'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone), triangular in cross-section, with a moderately steep bevel, and a blunt cutting edge. Prominent shoulder. From the shoulder reduced to butt. The overall surface treatment is left pecked, with the butt left flaked. Low to moderate level polish overall. Rectangular shaped marking, possibly residue along the side of the blade. Chipping in the corner of the cutting edge and shoulder. Grey in colour.

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

Adze blade (English)

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

1937.113

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Apr 1937

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23233.8 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
adze, 1937.113, 23233.8, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1937.113, 23233.8, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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