Fao'a

human history

Fao'a. Stone adze. This Fao'a (adze) is worked from dark grey volcanic ofa'i (stone) but has been broken at the middle and missing the tang. The Fao'a is triangular in section with a steep bevel, chipped cutting edge, and sides left flaked. White marks are visible at the apex of the bevel surface. The blade is polished.

Nama tāpiringa: 1937.113 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Adze (English)

Wāhi
Marquesas/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1937.113

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Apr 1937

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23227.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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adze, 1937.113, 23227.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 05 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1937.113, 23227.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 05 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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