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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze Cross-section is oval. Surface of front of blade is ground, front of butt is bruised. The back has natural rough patches, but is ground at the blade. Minor differentiation between butt and blade. Front reduced to create a small shoulder. Bevel is continuous with blade. Blade is sharp and curved. Tokata written on front.

Provenance Place:
Balclutha, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D52.848

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
152 x 47 x 21mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr J Campbell
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.848
On Display
No

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