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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

complete Rectangular at the blade becoming oval at the butt. The surface is mostly ground with some bruising on the front and one side. There are several chips missing. Minor differentiation between the butt and the blade, blade narrows towards the butt. The bevel is distinguishable from the blade by a slight line. The bevel is straight. The cutting edge is slightly curved, sharp but lightly chipped.

Provenance Place:
Bannockburn, Central Otago District, Otago, New Zealand

D67.2899

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
134 x 45 x 20mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D67.2899
On Display
No

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