'Arā

human history

'Arā. Fragment, Adze. Broken off at poll. Carved from a single piece of ofa'i (stone). Grey in colour. Triangular in cross-section, with a moderately steep bevel, and with large chunks of stone chipped off cutting edge. Reduced from shoulder to butt.

Nama tāpiringa: 1934.107 Whakahounga o Mua: 15 Nov 2023
Ingoa Kē

Adze blade (English)

Wāhi
Raiatea Island/Society Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1934.107

Rā Tāpiringa

21 Mar 1934

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

20039.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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adze, 1934.107, 20039.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
adze, 1934.107, 20039.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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