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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Fragment of adze (unknown portion remaining, possibly section of lower blade, just above bevel). Cross-section is trapezoidal, with front narrower than back. Surface is Surface is ground on front and sides where unbroken, back is more bruised. Butt not present. Possible demarcation of bevel on back. "Waitaki" written on front.

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

D62.2045

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
70.8 x 37.2 x 30.2mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D62.2045
On Display
No

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