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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Mid grey. Cross-section is trapezoidal, with front narrower than back, with rounded sides. Surface is mostly ground on all sides, with flaking on corners. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is chipped off. "Shag River"

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

D29.1549

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
84.1 x 33.2 x 21.2mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1549
On Display
No

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