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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze Cross-section is circular on the butt and then oval on the blade. The surface is ground on the blade and bruised on the butt and sides. There is a small flake scar on the proper right side on the back of the butt. The front is reduced and the shoulder is raised. The bevel is demarcated by a small ridge. The cutting edge is sharp and has a few small chips. There is a flake scar on the proper left side on the front of the blade.

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

D29.1456

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
133 x 45 x 31mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1456
On Display
No

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