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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze Oval cross-section at the butt, trapezoidal with back narrower than front The surface is mostly ground with a little bit of bruising on the back and sides. There is a few flake scars. Sides taper towards poll. The bevel is demarcated by a chin. There is a big flake scar on the bevel. The cutting edge is sharp and has a small chip.

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

D52.907

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
86.5 x 25 x 19.5mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr J Campbell and Mrs Johnston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.907
On Display
No

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