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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Black stone. Surface is ground and bruised. Cross-section is rectangular. No differentiation between butt and blade; sides taper toward poll. Bevel is demarcated by a curved line and change in surface. Cutting edge is curved and sharp. "McClennan River Taukupu Bay" inscription on the front.

Provenance Place:
McLennan River, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D33.1791

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
99.3 x 56.3 x 22mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Waite
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D33.1791
On Display
No

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