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Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground, with some light bruising around sides. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, proper left side does not reduce, but proper right side tapers heavily towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. "Sumner" written on front.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Sumner, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D29.674

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
75.4 x 37.7 x 19.8mm
Credit Line
Mrs Jellett
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.674
On Display
No

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