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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Black. Cross-section is asymmetrical. Surface of lower blade is partially ground, becoming more bruised towards upper blade and butt. Bevel is demarcated by a ridge at chin, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. Papatowai written on front and back.

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

D36.54

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
122.5 x 46.6 x 27.2mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Main Department
Taoka Māori, Taoka Māori
Secondary Department
Kā taputapu, Mahi whakairo
Accession Number
D36.54
On Display
No

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