'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone), trapezoidal in cross-section, with a moderately flat bevel, and a sharp cutting edge. There is a prominent groove carved into both ends of the poll. Reduction from the shoulder to the butt. Overall high polish with the poll left pecked. Chipping at the corner of the front of the blade. Brown/grey in overall colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1927.139 Whakahounga o Mua: 15 Nov 2023
Ingoa Kē

Adze blade (English)

Wāhi
Unknown
Accession Number

1927.139

Rā Tāpiringa

20 Jul 1927

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

1097 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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adze, 1927.139, 1097, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1927.139, 1097, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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