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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

complete, but previously broken through the blade near the butt Rectangular blade, with oval butt. The surface is ground with bruising on the butt and randomly elsewhere. Major differentiation between the butt and the blade, a reduction from the blade to butt on the front and side especially on the front forming a large shoulder. The bevel is curved and continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and sharp but slightly chipped.

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

D64.81

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
248 x 54 x 44mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
A. Jeeves
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D64.81
On Display
No

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