discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Maka tā human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēStone adzeKupu whakaahuaMaka 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 trapezoidal in cross section and reduces towards its poll. Its sides are left flaked. It has a smooth bevel and front.WāhiMua/Tongatapu/Tongatapu Group/Tonga/PacificAccession Number1944.91Rā Tāpiringa1944Tohu Tuakiri Kē27495.2 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete adze, 1944.91, 27495.2, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1944.91, 27495.2Takenga ā-AhureaTonganKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiMua/Tongatapu/Tongatapu Group/Tonga/PacificTikanga Waihangacarved polished flakedWaitohu/mākaMUA TONGATABU 27495.2 (handwritten) Mua (label)Pāohostone/rock/inorganic materialstone/rock/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine63.5 x 31.75mm70mm37mm28mmHuinga KaupapaMen/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Tools and Implements/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūAdzeWoodworking T&ETools & EquipmentWhakahounga o Mua10 Dec 2020 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