Toki

Description
Stone andesite adze. Possibly a Duff type 2B adze that is made of Hornblende andesite. The adze is finely polished on top and bottom, other sides hammer dressed, only small chips out of cutting edge. Dark grey with some lighter pitted areas.
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Description
Stone andesite adze. Possibly a Duff type 2B adze that is made of Hornblende andesite. The adze is finely polished on top and bottom, other sides hammer dressed, only small chips out of cutting edge. Dark grey with some lighter pitted areas.
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Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
2255

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