Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of adze has bruising with very large flake scar at cutting edge portion. Back of blade has a lot of bruising at butt portion and some flake scars. 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 straight and blunt.

Production Primary Date:
Early

Provenance Place:
Owaka River, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D39.3454

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