Maori Greenstone Adze with Tapered Haft and Flared Shoulders

A pre-European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), reduced…
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A pre-European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), reduced tapered haft with distinctive short, flared shoulders to the flat blade with near parallel sides, chip to blade edge, dark green tone with pale/orange/brown inclusions, in good polish. Length 17.5 cm, width 6.5 cm. Registered Y21151. Must be a registered collector to purchase.

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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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