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Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Black stone. Surface is ground. Cross-section is rectangular. No differentiation between butt and blade. Bevel is demarcated by a straight line. Cutting edge is straight and sharp but chipped. "McClennan River Taukupu Bay" inscription.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
McLennan River, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D33.1790

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Provenance Place: McLennan River, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand
Cultural Group: Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements: 81.5 x 43 x 15.6mm
Media/Materials: Rock, inorganic
Credit Line: Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Waite
Rights: All rights reserved
Department: Taoka Maori
Accession Number: D33.1790
On Display: No

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