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Adze, Toki

Broken adze (blade remaining). Pounamu. Light green, mid green. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground, some flaking on front edges. Break at butt. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, heavily chipped. Kaka Pt. written on back. Small sticker partially removed on front; "Kaka Pt."

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaka Point, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D81.3922

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
147.7 x 87 x 16.8mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D81.3922
On Display
No

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