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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze, butt and most of blade remaining. Dark grey stone. Cross-section is asymmetrical. Surface is flaked with some grounding. Back of butt is reduced; sides taper toward poll. Bevel and cutting edge are not present. "W.M." inscription on back.

Provenance Place:
Waitaki River Mouth, Waitaki River, Canterbury, New Zealand

D62.1721

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
64.2 x 34 x 14mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D62.1721
On Display
No

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