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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of blade is ground with some bruising at right portion of butt. Back of blade is also ground with flake scars around edges and butt. Minor differentiation between butt and blade. Shoulder is slightly pronounced. Visible reduction in stone on the front and sides of butt though. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is on an angle and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Owaka, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D22.53

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
99 x 45 x 20.5mm
Media/Materials
greenstone, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D22.53
On Display
No

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