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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (butt remaining). Stone. Mid grey, dark brown, light brown. Cross-section is triangular, with apex to back. Surface is mostly ground, some flaking on sides and towards poll on front. Minor differentiation between butt and blade. Proper left side reduced right after break. Bevel and cutting edge not present. Papatowai written on front and back.

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

D37.675

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
71.6 x 27.4 x 22mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D37.675
On Display
No

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