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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. The cross section is asymmetrical but approximately trapezoidal with the back narrower then the front. The surface is predominantly bruised with some flaking on the sides. The lower surface of the front is partially ground. The butt is undifferentiated. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is straight and sharp but chipped.

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

D65.1020

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
76 x 28 x 10.5mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Dr Gregory
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D65.1020
On Display
No

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