Maka tā

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 grey colour and is oval in cross section. It reduces toward the poll. It has a blunt cutting edge and is widest around the mid section. There is a large flake out of the front surface.

Other Name

Stone adze

Place

Hanua/Eua/Tonga/Pacific

Accession Number

1944.91

Accession Date

1944

Other Id

27499.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific