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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Dark green and brown pounamu. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground and flaked. Differentiation between butt and blade on the proper right side; side and front reduced to form a shoulder. Bevel is continuous with the blade. Cutting edge is not present due to flaking. "Sth. Canty." inscription on front

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
South Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand, Arahura, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

D57.241

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
209 x 48.5 x 20mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.241
On Display
No

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