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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Fragment of adze (unknown portion remaining, possible lower blade). Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground on front, bruised on back. Presumed bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and straight, unfinished. "W.M." written on front.

Provenance Place:
Waitaki River Mouth, Waitaki River, Canterbury, New Zealand

D62.1876

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
43.3 x 47.1 x 11.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Main Department
Taoka Māori, Taoka Māori
Secondary Department
Kā taputapu, Mahi whakairo
Accession Number
D62.1876
On Display
No

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