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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Cross-section of blade is rectangular. Cross-section of butt is oval. Surface is ground on front and back lower blade, becoming more bruised towards butt. Minor differentiation between butt and blade. Sides slightly reduced. Bevel is continuous with blade. Cutting edge is sharp and straight.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D59.40

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
89 x 47 x 18mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic, stone
Credit Line
Mrs Gordon MacDonald
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D59.40
On Display
No

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