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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is largely ground on front, back and sides. Some bruising on poll, front and back. No differentiation between blade and butt. Slight tapering towards poll. Bevel is demarcated by two lines. Cutting edge is sharp and curved.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D54.147

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
73 x 47 x 75mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D54.147
On Display
No

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