Pre-European Nephrite Adze Blade

A pre-European nephrite adze blade, of tapering shape with…
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A pre-European nephrite adze blade, of tapering shape with lapidary scarf to one side, dark mottled stone. Length 8.5 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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