Fao'a

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Fao'a. Stone adze. This Fao'a (adze) is worked from dark basalt ofa'I (stone). It is triangular in section with a raised bevel, and prominent shoulder. It has a chipped cutting edge and is flaked at the sides and blade. The poll is left pecked.

Accession number: 1934.107 Last Update: 18 Jun 2018
Other Name

Adze (English)

Accession Number

1934.107

Accession Date

21 Mar 1934

Other Id

20037.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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adze, 1934.107, 20037.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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