Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
Adze, Toki
Complete adze. Grey stone. Quadrangular cross-section. The surface is mostly ground with bruising on the sides and the butt. There is a little distinction between the butt and the blade in the change from ground to bruised surface. The sides of the blade taper in towards the poll. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is sharp. There is a piece of paper adhered to the front that reads "625".
Provenance Place:
Pahia, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand
D24.1423
Details
- Provenance Place
- Pahia, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand
- Cultural Group
- Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
- Measurements
- 68 x 36 x 16mm
- Credit Line
- Mr Willi Fels
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D24.1423
- On Display
- No
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