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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of adze is ground with flake scars. Back of adze has flake scars and slight bruising, with bevel more ground. No differentiation between butt and blade as butt/poll portion is not present. Bevel is demarcated with slight ridge. Cutting edge appears more straight than rounded and is sharp with small chips.

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

D39.3245

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
61.8 x 33.8 x 13mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr Les Lockerbie
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D39.3245
On Display
No

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