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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Black. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is flaked, except for portion of front lower blade, which is ground. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper slightly towards poll. Bevel is flaked, possibly unfinished. Cutting edge is sharp and curved. "Shag River" written on front.

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

D29.1570

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
131 x 34.3 x 18.2mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1570
On Display
No

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