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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal with back narrower than front. Front of blade is ground with minor scratching. Back of blade is also ground with flaking/chip marking to the bottom left. Right side has distinct ridge running vertically down blade. No differentiation between butt and blade. Slight reduction from blade towards poll is present. Bevel is demarcated with a ridge. Cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

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

D53.39

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
69.85mm (2 3/4")
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu, Rock
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D53.39
On Display
No

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