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A 19th century pounamu…
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Wellington
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19-Mar-2024
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A 19th century pounamu poutangata adze blade, a toki poutangata or ceremonial adze is a symbol of chiefly authority typically held by a chieftain or chieftainess. While these highly prized weapons mainly had ceremonial functions they could also be used in combat. Carved from kawakawa variety stone with marsden inclusions this adze displays a flat underside with a shouldered and pierced poll for lashing to the handle. This example displays a well defined bevel and sharp intact cutting edge. Length 21 cm.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori