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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken roughout (probably butt remaining). Stone. Dark grey. Cross-section is trapezoidal, with front narrower than back. Surface is flaked and bruised. Sides of butt taper towards poll. Blade not present. Papatowai written on front.

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

D36.52

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
76.6 x 43.2 x 24.3mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Main Department
Taoka Māori, Taoka Māori
Secondary Department
Kā taputapu, Mahi whakairo
Accession Number
D36.52
On Display
No

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