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Ko‘i

human history
  • Ingoa Kē

    Adze (English)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    Ko‘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 its complete form, worked from pōhaku (stone) into a rectangular shape, trapezoidal in cross-section. The blade has a raised shoulder and reduces towards the poll. The front of the blade is rectangular with a polished surface.

    The sides of the blade and the poll are left pecked. A raised knob is visible on the poll. The cutting edge is chipped with a sloping bevel. The ko‘i is grey in colour.

  • Wāhi
    Hawaii/United States of America
  • Accession Number
    1931.126
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    1931
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    16316.4 (ethnology)

  • Wāhanga

    Pacific

adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham,… … Read more

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  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1931.126, 16316.4, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 13 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply

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