'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Large in size, and carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone). The 'arā has a moderately flat bevel, with a sharp cutting edge, and is elliptical in cross-section. High polish overall, with striations visible across both sides of the blade. Dark grey/black in overall colour with streaks of light brown/grey acros both sides of the 'arā. Possible flaking or chipping visible across the butt. Chipping visible across the cutting edge.

Nama tāpiringa: 1933.264 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Adze blade (English)

Wāhi
[Tahiti]/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1933.264

Rā Tāpiringa

09 Aug 1933

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

19437 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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adze, 1933.264, 19437, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
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