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. Sharp cutting edge. Moderately steep bevel surface. Long and flat blade. Slightly raised shoulder reduced to butt. Poll left flaked and pecked. Overall surface treatment unpolished, and shows evidence of flaking and pecking.

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.113 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2019
Ingoa Kē

Adze (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1950.113

Rā Tāpiringa

08 Jun 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

31968.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
Toki, 1950.113, 31968.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Aug 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Toki, 1950.113, 31968.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Aug 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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