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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground with areas of bruising. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. "Kaikoura" written on front.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D49.423

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
82.3 x 39.3 x 17.6mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Credit Line
Merton Austen
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D49.423
On Display
No

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