'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone), quadrangular in cross-section, with a steep bevel, and a mild to moderately sharp cutting edge. Overall surface treatment left pecked, with sides of the poll and butt left flaked. Reduced from the shoulder to the butt. There is a rough patch across the front of the blade. Grey in overall colour.

Accession number: 1933.344 Last Update: 28 Jul 2023
Other Name

Adze blade (English)

Accession Number

1933.344

Accession Date

11 Sep 1933

Other Id

19499.1 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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