'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Small in size. Carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone). Trapezoidal in cross-section, with a moderately steep bevel, and a sharp cutting edge. Prominent groove in-between the shoulder and the poll. Flaking visible across the poll. Grey in overall colour with slight brown colouring.

Nama tāpiringa: 1937.105 Whakahounga o Mua: 15 Nov 2023
Ingoa Kē

Adze blade (English)

Wāhi
Rapa/Austral Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1937.105

Rā Tāpiringa

24 Mar 1937

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23183.3 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
adze, 1937.105, 23183.3, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1937.105, 23183.3, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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