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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Adze roughout, it is unclear whether it is complete or broken off at the poll end. Grey stone. Quadrangular cross-section at the bevel end, asymmetrical at the butt. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The bevel is roughly shaped with flake scars. The cutting edge is sharp and chipped.

Provenance Place:
Riverton, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand

D21.593

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
72 x 35 x 16mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.593
On Display
No

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