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Adze, Toki

Complete pounamu adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground. No differentiation between butt and blade. Sides taper toward the poll. Back of the adze is concave. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is curved and flaked. "Saddle Hill" inscription.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Saddle Hill, Dunedin, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Arahura, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

D68.2560

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
103 x 52 x 11.5mm
Media/Materials
Inanga, Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite
Credit Line
Mr E Hunter
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D68.2560
On Display
No

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