Toki

human history

Toki. Adze. Carved from basalt toka (stone). Grey in colour. Triangular cross-section. Dull cutting edge. Shallow bevel surface. Long front of blade, slightly rounded. Low raised shoulder reduced to butt. Butt left flaked and pecked. Poll left flaked. Low level polish all over.

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

31968.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
Toki, 1950.113, 31968.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Aug 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Toki, 1950.113, 31968.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Aug 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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