A Maori stone adze grey/black stone of ovular cross-section, the cutting edge polished (front and back), other areas show bruising, both surfaces convex, untanged adze with distinguished bevel, the curved poll with some flaking, the cutting edge with a slight curve, quite sharp. Provenance; through family descent, Christchurch area. Length 10.5 cm. Width 5.2 cm. Height 2 cm.