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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Quadrangular cross-section. Front of blade is mostly ground with flake scars. Back of blade is bruised with flake scars. Distinct chip at the right bottom portion of blade. No differentiation between butt and blade, however poll portion is narrow and pointed. Portion of bevel is missing, so it's hard to identify a ridge or line. Cutting edge is chipped at right portion and blunt.

Provenance Place:
Tahakopa River Mouth, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D35.540

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
71 x 32.5 x 8.5mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D35.540
On Display
No

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