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A stone hand adze, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands. A…
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A stone hand adze, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands. A ceremonial adze of heavy proportions. A long handle with two protruding hand guards, the blade features a deep notch to each side. Incised designs to the sides of the blade echo the form of the adze. Length 36.5 cm, width 11.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific