Large Maori Adze Blade of D'Urville Island Argillite

A large argillite toki, Maori adze blade, of tapered…
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A large argillite toki, Maori adze blade, of tapered trapezoidal form, blade slightly curved, non-polished, surface with evidence of flake chipping. This adze made of D'Urville Island argillite would have been a product of high value exported over long distances in pre-European times. Provenance: From the collection of Keith St Cartmail. National registration number: Y509, length 24.5 cm, width 8 cm, diameter 4.5 cm

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  • Pre-European - As applied to New Zealand Maori artifacts, the artifact dates to before Captain Cook (1760s and earlier)

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