Toki/Adze
Maker
Unknown
Description
A relatively small trapezium shaped adze with layers of dark, light and milky green throughout.
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Object detail
Maker
Production period
Collection
Media/Materials
Pounamu (greenstone)
Measurements
5L
4W
1D
4W
1D
Physical description
A small greenstone adze well smoothed off down to the blade and roughly shaped. The piece has layers of dark, light, and milky green throughout. The piece has a distinct white grain running through it.
Attached card states this Adze was found on the site of the Puckey Mission House. It was discoloured by the fire which destroyed the house in 1874.
Attached card states this Adze was found on the site of the Puckey Mission House. It was discoloured by the fire which destroyed the house in 1874.
Accession number
1358.2
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