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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
Lot No.
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Description:
A Maori fine grained sedimentary stone toki adze possibly greywacke, of rectangular cross-section, polished on all surfaces with some hammer-dressing visible on the rear, the bevel chipped and ground with a marked skew, the butt with a rough natural surface. Purchased from a second-hand dealer, Invercargill in 1948. Length 20.2 cm. Width 7.6 cm. Depth 2.1 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori