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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Dark green pounamu. Surface is ground with some flaking. Cross-section is lenticular. Front and sides of the butt are slightly reduced; sides taper toward the poll. Bevel is demarcated by a line and change in surface. Cutting edge is straight and sharp. "Kaikoura" inscription on back.

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

D57.263

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
50 x 28.7 x 9mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.263
On Display
No

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