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A Maori Antique Basalt Stone Toki Adze fitted with a 20th…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A Maori Antique Basalt Stone Toki Adze fitted with a 20th Century Wood Carved Handle of toki poutangata form, 1970. The stone blade of triangular cross-section similar to Duff type 3D (also similar to Cook Island forms) Y11128. The red finished handle with a primary figure crouched in haka position, legs bent, hands on chest, a manaia figure with paua shell eyes inlay on the end of the handle, white feathers decorate the hasp and lashing. Length 51.5 cm.
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Category:
Unclassified