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 toward the poll. It has a sharp cutting edge and a sloped bevel. The sides and poll are flaked. The front and bevel are polished.WāhiVaini/Tongatapu/Tongatapu Group/Tonga/PacificAccession Number1944.91Rā Tāpiringa1944Tohu Tuakiri Kē27497.4 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete adze, 1944.91, 27497.4, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1944.91, 27497.4Takenga ā-AhureaTonganKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiVaini/Tongatapu/Tongatapu Group/Tonga/PacificTikanga Waihangacarved polished flakedWaitohu/māka27497.4 VAINI TONGATABU (handwritten) Dug up near Vaini (label)Pāohostone/rock/inorganic materialstone/rock/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine31.8 x 50.8 x 108mm109mm57mm37mmHuinga 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