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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Dark green stone. Surface is ground. Cross-section is trapezoidal, with front narrower than back and a slightly concave indentation along the back side. No differentiation between butt and blade. Bevel is continuous with the blade. Cutting edge is not present due to flaking. "Milton" inscription on front.

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

D52.96

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
63.5 x 33.7 x 13.9mm
Media/Materials
Schist, Metamorphic, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Miss E Paul, Miss J Paul, Miss M Paul
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.96
On Display
No

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