'Arā

human history

'Arā. Adze blade. Large in size, and carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone). Grey in overall colour, with the back and sides of the blade, the bevel, poll and butt covered with patches of an off-white substance, possibly coral. Moderately steep bevel, with a dull cutting edge, and with the overall surface treatment left pecked. Black marking or stain visible across the back of the blade, near the bevel.

Nama tāpiringa: 1934.107 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Adze blade (English)

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

1934.107

Rā Tāpiringa

21 Mar 1934

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

20033 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
adze, 1934.107, 20033, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1934.107, 20033, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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