Maka tā

human history

Maka 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 oval in cross section and reduces toward the poll, which is left pecked. it has rounded sides and smooth bevel and cutting edge.

Nama tāpiringa: 1923.74 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Dec 2020
Ingoa Kē

Stone adze

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1923.74

Rā Tāpiringa

1923

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

9592 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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