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Adze, Toki

Complete pounamu adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground and bruised. Back of the adze is reduced where the butt meets the blade. Front and back both have a bevel; front bevel is demarcated by a line, back bevel is demarcated by a change in surface. Cutting edge is straight and sharp. "Pelichet Bay" inscription.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Pelichet Bay, Otago Harbour, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Pelichet Bay, Otago Harbour, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D21.485

Details

Production Place
Otago, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
71.7 x 45.5 x 12.8mm
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.485
On Display
No

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