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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Incomplete adze. Portion of proper left blade and bevel present. Trapezoidal cross-section. Back slightly narrower than front. Surface is ground with bruising on the proper left side. Right side is broken edge. No differentiation between the butt and the blade. Bevel is continuous. The cutting edge is sharp and lightly chipped.

Provenance Place:
Moeraki, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D50.188

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
81.78 x 23.48 x 21.06mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D50.188
On Display
No

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