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A Maori carved toki poutangata (ceremonial hafted adze), the…
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Auckland
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6-Nov-2012
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A Maori carved toki poutangata (ceremonial hafted adze), the stylised figure seated upon the greenstone adze blade support with woven fibre lashing, the handle with lizard at the figure's head and tail within his mouth, plain grip, stylised head to the butt, paua inset eyes, dark patina. Length 40 cm, length of greenstone adze blade 13 cm
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori