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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 bruised at poll portion and ground around blade. Three flake scars on front, as-well as around edges. Back of blade is also bruised at butt portion and ground around the blade. Flake scars are also present. No differentiation between butt and blade. However, shoulder can slightly be seen - very faint though. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is slightly sharp with chip on the right side.

Provenance Place:
Shag Valley, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D22.59

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
168 x 60.8 x 22.4mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D22.59
On Display
No

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