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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete trapezoidal with front narrower than back. Front of blade has distinct flake scars. Back of blade also has distinct flake scarring. No differentiation between butt and blade. Butt portion does taper in towards poll though. Flake scars prevent clear indication of bevel demarcation. Cutting edge is rounded and blunt.

Provenance Place:
Waikouaiti, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D30.1648

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
86.4 x 40.2 x 26.2mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D30.1648
On Display
No

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