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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Black stone. Cross-section is trapezoidal on the blade, with back narrower than front, and half-circular on the butt. Surface is ground on the blade and bruised on the butt. Major differentiation between butt and blade, with sides and front reduced to form shoulders. Bevel is demarcated by a curved line and a change in surface. Cutting edge is curved and sharp, with a flake missing from the centre. "Waimate. S.C." inscription on the front.

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

D57.449

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
360 x 78.6 x 56.5mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.449
On Display
No

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