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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Toki, Adze

Complete adze. Cross-section is triangular, with apex to front. Apex widens towards cutting edge, the cross-section becoming trapezoidal, with front narrower than back. Surface of the blade is mostly ground, with some flaking and bruising on lower edges. Surface of butt is mostly bruised, with some flaking. Major differentiation between butt and blade. Bevel is demarcated by a slight ridge at chin, cutting edge is sharp and curved.

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

D25.2244

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
265 x 49 x 66mm
Media/Materials
argillite, Sedimentary, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Pres. A. Dillon Bell
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D25.2244
On Display
Yes

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