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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze (previously broken in 3 pieces, now rejoined). Stone. Mid grey. Cross-section is rectangular with apex to front. Surface is flaked, small amounts of dried adhesive around break lines. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, front reduces slightly. Sides taper towards cutting edge. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, chipped on proper left side. "Shag R" written on back.

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

D29.3159

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
139.5 x 22.8 x 23.8mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Alec Gilmore
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.3159
On Display
No

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