Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
Adze, Toki
Complete adze. Green stone. Quadrangular cross-section. The surface is mostly ground on the blade, with flaking and bruising on the edges and sides. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The sides of the blade taper in from the cutting edge to the poll. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and sharp. There is a piece of paper and patches of glue adhered to the back of the blade.
Provenance Place:
Orepuki, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand
D22.769
Details
- Provenance Place
- Orepuki, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand
- Field Collection Place
- Orepuki, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand
- Cultural Group
- Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
- Measurements
- 173 x 59 x 27mm
- Credit Line
- Mr H. P. Young
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D22.769
- On Display
- No
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