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Toki pou tangata-a chiefly ceremonial adze, a highly refined…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Toki pou tangata-a chiefly ceremonial adze, a highly refined example of an important nephrite adze with a conical formed suspension hole suggesting this adze would have been used for ceremonial and adornment purposes and indicative of the high status of the owner. The dark green nephrite has been shaped into a perfect orthodox form by a master craftsmen. 18th-19th century. Length 17.4 cm. Width 7.5 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori