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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Grey stone. Surface is ground and bruised. Cross-section is oval on the butt and rectangular on the blade. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, with sides slightly reduced to form shoulders. Bevel is continuous with the blade. Cutting edge is curved and sharp. "McClennan River Taukupu Bay" inscription on front.

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

D33.1792

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
91.5 x 53.7 x 27mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Waite
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D33.1792
On Display
No

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