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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Cross-section is triangular at poll, with apex to front, becoming semi-circular at butt. Cross-section of blade is triangular with apex to front, apex widening towards lower blade where cross-section becomes trapezoidal, with front narrower than back. Surface is bruised with some partial grounding on proper left side and front lower blade, ground on bevel. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, front reduced. One lug at poll on proper left. Bevel is demarcated by a subtle ridge at chin, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. "Waitaki" written on front and back. Sticker on back reads "Waitaki".

Provenance Place:
Waitaki, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D30.612

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
298 x 62.8 x 70mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
McCully Collection
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D30.612
On Display
No

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