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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Quadrangular cross-section. The surface is roughly flaked. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The front and sides of the butt taper in towards the poll. There is no defined bevel and the cutting edge is irregular. There is a piece of paper adhered to the blade that reads: "Otago Museum/ Coal Creek Station/ Presented by Mr L Moore"

Provenance Place:
Coal Creek, Central Otago District, Otago, New Zealand

D2016.19

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
176 x 63 x 25mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
L Moore
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2016.19
On Display
No

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