discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Ko'i human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēAdze (English)Kupu whakaahuaKo‘i. 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 ko‘i (adze) is presented in rough out form, worked from pōhaku(stone) into a long rectangular shape. It is trapezoidal in cross-section and has a curved profile. The blade has a prominent shoulder and reduces towards the poll. The bevel and cutting edge are smooth and sharp while the sides and the top of the poll are left flaked. The ko‘i is dark grey in colour with white paint flecks along one side.WāhiHawaii/United States of AmericaWāhi HāngaiHawaii/United States of AmericaAccession Number1931.126Rā Tāpiringa1931Tohu Tuakiri Kē16316.1 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete adze, 1931.126, 16316.1, Photographed by Denise Baynham,… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1931.126, 16316.1Takenga ā-AhureaHawaiianKohingaFrancis SinclairKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiHawaii/United States of AmericaRāPre 1930Wāhi HāngaiHawaii/United States of AmericaWaitohu/māka499/30 HAWAII 16316.1 (handwritten)Pāohostone/rock/inorganic materialHuinga Kaupapastone carving/craftsTaumata whakarōpūAdzeWoodworking T&ETools & EquipmentWhakahounga o Mua27 Jun 2019 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60