Toki

human history

Toki. Adze. Multipurpose tool used for carving wood and other materials. Carved from basalt toka (stone). Grey in colour. Triangular cross-section. Dull cutting edge. Steep bevel surface. Flat front of blade. Raised shoulder reduced to butt end. Butt end is rounded at the sides, and shows evidence of flaking and pecking. Poll is slightly polished. Low to moderate level polish overall. Overall surface shows evidence of pecking.

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.113 Whakahounga o Mua: 3 May 2019
Ingoa Kē

Adze (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1950.113

Rā Tāpiringa

08 Jun 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

31967.5 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
Toki, 1950.113, 31967.5, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 16 Aug 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Toki, 1950.113, 31967.5, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 16 Aug 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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