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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Asymmetrical cross-section. Back of adze has bruising with flake scars. Front of adze is also bruised with flake scars. Front of blade is a lighter shade of grey than back. No differentiation between blade and butt, however it looks as though poll/butt portion is still in the process of being worked as distinct flake scars are present. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is slightly curved and blunt.

Provenance Place:
Oreti Heads, Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

D44.568

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
214 x 71.8 x 54.8mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D44.568
On Display
No

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