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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Grey stone. Quadrangular cross-section. The surface is mostly flaked and bruised. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The sides of the blade taper in towards the poll. The bevel is demarcated by a curved ridge. The cutting edge is straight and chipped.

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

D52.916

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
81.5 x 31 x 17.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr J Campbell and Mrs Johnston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.916
On Display
No

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