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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Whao

Complete adze Cross-section is lenticular. Surface is ground, but with some flaking on the front. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, tapering towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade. Cutting edge is sharp and curved. On front; Long Beach.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Long Beach, Otago, New Zealand

D20.274

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
94 x 49 x 14mm
Media/Materials
Inanga, Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D20.274
On Display
No

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