Toki

Description
Argillite adze. Dark grey/black. Polished. High shine. Chipped at poll end on one corner. Blade has a very slight curve and is angled, one corner is higher than the other. Tapers out from the butt to the blade. The adze is aproximately 3.5 times longer than it is wide.
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Description
Argillite adze. Dark grey/black. Polished. High shine. Chipped at poll end on one corner. Blade has a very slight curve and is angled, one corner is higher than the other. Tapers out from the butt to the blade. The adze is aproximately 3.5 times longer than it is wide.
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
2239

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