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 grey-brown colour. It is rectangular in cross section and reduces to the poll. It has flaked sides and a chipped cutting edge.

Nama tāpiringa: 1944.91 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Dec 2020
Ingoa Kē

Stone adze

Accession Number

1944.91

Rā Tāpiringa

1944

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

27497.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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