adze

human history

adze blade, quadrangular section

Stone adzes were used for chopping and shaping. This blade is made of basalt, and perhaps used for the initial shaping stages of house posts or canoe sections. This adze blade was found near the Pulemelei mound on the island of Savaii.

Nama tāpiringa: 1986.176 Whakahounga o Mua: 9 Oct 2026
Ingoa Kē

to'i

Wāhi
Pacific
Accession Number

1986.176

Rā Tāpiringa

11 Jul 1986

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

52081 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
2 Mātātuhi
adze blade
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