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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Quadrangular. Front of blade is ground with small flake scars present. Back of blade is bruised. Differentiation between blade and butt. Clear reduction to the shoulder is visible. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is slightly curved with chip to the left. Cutting edge is also sharp.

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

D52.703

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
63.5mm (2 1/2")
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.703
On Display
No

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