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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

complete Rectangular, with Plano-convex butt. The surface is ground except for the front and sides of the butt which are bruised. There are some flake scars present Minor differentiation between the butt and the blade, reduced from blade to butt on the sides and front. There is a slight line marking demarcating the boundary of the bevel and blade. The bevel is Straight. The cutting edge is slightly curved, sharp but missing a large chip.

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

D24.1269

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
129 x 42 x 24mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr Willi Fels
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D24.1269
On Display
No

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