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Toki pounamu

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    greenstone adze (descriptive name)

  • Description

    This toki is medium green in colour, with various shades and brown areas throughout. It has a flat back, rounded sides and convex front. The cutting groove is visible on the right side of the adze. It has a steep bevel and dull cutting edge. The poll is rough but the remaining surface polished.

  • Accession Number
    1921.93
  • Accession Date
    1921
  • Other Id

    6334 (ethnology)

    1593 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

  • Display Room

    Maori Court East

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Artefact

  • Display location

    Maori Court East

  • Last Update
    23 May 2017
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