Fao'a

human history

Fao'a. Stone adze. This Fao'a (adze) is worked from dark basalt ofa'I (stone). It is triangular in section with a raised bevel, and prominent shoulder. It has a chipped cutting edge and is flaked at the sides and blade. The poll is left pecked.

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

Adze (English)

Wāhi
Raivavae/Austral Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1934.107

Rā Tāpiringa

21 Mar 1934

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

20037.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
adze, 1934.107, 20037.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1934.107, 20037.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 03 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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