Toki handle extension

This is one of the Māori taonga in our collection.

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Description
Matai extension for adze handle. With the added holder & handle it made it possible to use shorter adzes. This would be advantegeous for trimming Maori artefacts inside the walls of the canoes. Head attachment of adze is kanuka.
Accession number
2723

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Also known as kakau, toki handle. Woodworking T&E T&E For Materials Nomenclature

Collection Types

Adzes & Chisels Māori

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