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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front (still being worked) Front of adze has a lot of bruising and also has some flake scars. Back of adze also has a lot of bruising with flake scars. No differentiation between butt and blade, however butt portion slightly tapers in towards poll. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is rounded and very blunt.

Provenance Place:
Kings Rock, Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D37.968

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
106 x 34 x 19mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr Les Lockerbie
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D37.968
On Display
No

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