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A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular…
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Wellington
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7-Dec-2021
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A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross section form. Hammer pecked pole section, the remaining surface with smooth polish, giant toki of this size and type are very rare. They were usually associated with important projects such as the felling of large totara or kauri trees or the building of waka (canoes), small chip to the cutting edge otherwise in very good condition. Archaic period 14th - 16th century, 35 cm length 8 cm width.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori