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 grey-brown colour. It is broken, with its poll missing. It is trapezoidal in cross section with a raised bevel, and a cutting edge that has a flaked front and back.WāhiHanua/Eua/Tonga/PacificAccession Number1944.91Rā Tāpiringa1944Tohu Tuakiri Kē27500.2 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete adze, 1944.91, 27500.2, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1944.91, 27500.2Takenga ā-AhureaTonganKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiHanua/Eua/Tonga/PacificTikanga Waihangacarved polished flakedWaitohu/māka27500.2 HONUA (handwritten) Eua [?] Honua (label)Pāohostone/rock/inorganic materialstone/rock/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine70mm42mm31mmHuinga 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