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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

complete rectangular The surface is mostly ground, with bruising on the butt and scattered places on the blade. Major differentiation between the butt and the blade, the butt is reduced from the blade on the front and the sides forming a distinctive shoulder. The bevel is straight, and differentiated from the blade by a clear ridge. The cutting edge is curved and sharp with light chipping.

Provenance Place:
Beaumont, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D64.83

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
345 x 85 x 43mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Gift of Mr H. Paterson
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D64.83
On Display
No

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