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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze Trapezoidal with back narrower than front on the butt. Oval cross-section on the blade. The surface is ground and bruised. The front is reduced. The shoulder is raised and slightly curved. The bevel is continuous with the butt. The cutting edge is sharp and has a few chips. There is a flake scar on the back on the proper left.

Provenance Place:
Balclutha, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D52.876

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
285 x 57.5 x 49.5mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr J Campbell and Mrs Johnston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.876
On Display
No

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