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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is mostly ground, with some flaking and bruising in chipped areas. No differentiation between butt and blade. Slight tapering toward poll. Heavy chipping of butt on front and back, poll missing. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is sharp and curved.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Willowbridge, Waimate District, Canterbury, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D57.209

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
39 x 138 x 9mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.209
On Display
No

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