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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze Oval cross-section on the blade and butt. The surface is ground on the blade and bruised on the front of the butt. Flaked on the proper left. The side is reduced. The bevel is demarcated by a ridge. The cutting edge is sharp and has a few chips.

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

D52.883

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
127 x 51 x 22mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr J Campbell and Mrs Johnston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.883
On Display
No

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