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 triangular in cross section and reduces toward the poll. Its sides are flaked.

Nama tāpiringa: 1966.10 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Dec 2020
Ingoa Kē

Stone adze

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1966.10

Rā Tāpiringa

1966

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

37857.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Adze, 1966.10, 37857.2, Cultural Permissions Apply
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