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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of adze is bruised and has flake scars at poll portion and ground around blade surface. Back of adze is ground with slightly bruising, and has distinct flake scars at bottom right corner of bevel. Differentiation between butt and the blade. Distinct shoulder with a reduction to the right side of adze/shoulder only. Bevel is continuous on adze. Cutting edge is curved and slightly sharp (small chips present)

Provenance Place:
Ocean Beach, Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

D81.3928

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
140 x 50.2 x 38.1mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D81.3928
On Display
No

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