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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Incomplete Asymmetrical blade. Front of blade is ground with small flake scars present. Back of blade is heavily bruised. No differentiation between butt and blade. Poll/butt portion appears to have broken off. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is sharp and appears more straight than curved.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D33.1454

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
44 x 8mm
Media/Materials
greenstone, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite, Rock
Credit Line
W Ferry
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D33.1454
On Display
No

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