Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
Adze, Toki
Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of adze is ground, however poll portion is bruised with a couple of flake scars. Back of adze has more flake scars and is bruised, and ground at bevel portion. Differentiation between the butt and the blade. Distinct shoulder and a reduction in the stone on the front and sides of the butt. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is rounded and sharp.
Provenance Place:
Kings Rock, Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand
D39.3239
Details
- Provenance Place
- Kings Rock, Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand
- Cultural Group
- Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
- Measurements
- 107.8 x 43 x 22.5mm
- Credit Line
- Mr Les Lockerbie
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D39.3239
- On Display
- No
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