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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Light green, silver, and black pounamu. Cross-section is asymmetrical. Surface is ground and bruised. Minor differentiation between butt and blade; front proper left side is slightly reduced and sides taper toward the poll. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is not present due to flaking. "S. Canterbury" inscription

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Dart Valley, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand, Te Koroka, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

D57.210

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
124.6 x 46 x 12.5mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.210
On Display
No

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