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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (butt and upper blade remaining). Stone. Mid grey and dark grey veins. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is mostly ground, with some flaking at poll. Major differentiation between butt and blade, sides reduced forming shoulder. Bevel and cutting edge not present. Papatowai written on front.

Provenance Place:
Papatowai, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D36.356

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
46.1 x 30.9 x 11.4mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D36.356
On Display
No

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