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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Incomplete Asymmetrical/Trapezoidal Front of blade is ground with deep flaking/bruising to the left side. Front of blade also has a distinct trench like marking to the right side. Back of blade is ground. No differentiation between butt and blade. Poll portion has been broken off the blade. Bevel is demarcated with distinct ridge. Cutting edge is slightly curved and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D53.36

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
95.25mm (3 3/4")
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D53.36
On Display
No

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