'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone). Triangular cross-section, with a steep bevel and a moderately sharp cutting edge. There is a prominent peak in-between the poll and the back of the blade. The blade is rounded with high sides. The underside of the back of the blade and poll are left flaked. Major chipping at the bevel. Grey in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1937.113 Whakahounga o Mua: 15 Nov 2023
Ingoa Kē

Adze blade (English)

Wāhi
Tahiti/Society Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1937.113

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Apr 1937

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23231.7 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
adze, 1937.113, 23231.7, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 05 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1937.113, 23231.7, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 05 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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