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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze roughout, unclear what part is remaining as there is a lack of discernible features. Dark grey stone. Surface is flaked and bruised. Cross-section is lenticular. Sides taper toward one end (possibly the poll). "W.M." inscription.

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

D62.1853

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
80.6 x 45.6 x 20.3mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Main Department
Taoka Māori, Taoka Māori
Secondary Department
Kā taputapu, Mahi whakairo
Accession Number
D62.1853
On Display
No

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