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Adze, Toki

Taoka Maori

D2016.113

Complete adze. Stone. Dark grey. Cross-section of butt is triangular with apex to front, cross-section of blade is almost lenticular, with large concave depression in back. Surface is partially ground down front and on bevel, with large flake scars on back, butt, and around sides on front. Major differentiation between butt and blade, sides tapers towards poll, and front reduces after raised shoulder. "Waitaki" written on front and on sticker on back.

Adze, Toki

Taoka Maori

D2016.114

Complete adze. Stone. Black, light grey. Cross-section of butt is oval, cross-section is blade is rectangular. Surface of blade is ground, surface of butt is bruised, with flaking on poll. Major differentiation between butt and blade, sides reduced forming shoulder. Large chip on proper right of shoulder. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved. "Waitaki" written on back.

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Adze, Toki

Adze, Toki

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth

Owlet moth