Maka tā

human history

Maka tā. Stone adze. Adzes were invaluable tools for Moana Pacific societies prior to the introduction of European tools and materials. They were made in a variety of sizes and shapes according to their required use. This maka tā is sourced from maka (stone) of dark basalt. it is triangular in cross section and reduces toward the poll. Its sides are flaked.

Accession number: 1966.10 Last Update: 10 Dec 2020
Other Name

Stone adze

Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1966.10

Accession Date

1966

Other Id

37857.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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