Toki

human history

Toki. Adze. Carved from toka (stone). Grey/brown in colour. Trapezoidal cross-section. Dull cutting edge. Bevel is flat, slightly concave. Long blade, low level polish. Fairly flat and uneven shoulder. From shoulder reduced to butt. Short butt, left flaked and pecked. Poll is left flaked and pecked. Low level polish all over.

Nama tāpiringa: 1969.143 Whakahounga o Mua: 3 May 2019
Ingoa Kē

Adze (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1969.143

Rā Tāpiringa

14 Aug 1969

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

42043 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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Toki, 1969.143, 42043, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Toki, 1969.143, 42043, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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