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Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of adze is ground with bruising to the right. Back of adze is also ground with some bruising and flake scars at the top portion. No differentiation between butt and blade as poll/butt portion not present. Bevel is demarcated with a slight line, but mostly runs continuously on blade. Cutting edge is rounded and sharp.

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

D39.3240

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
80.5 x 45 x 21.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr Les Lockerbie
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D39.3240
On Display
No

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