Adze

P3220

From: New Zealand (uncertain) | New Guinea (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P3220
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Zealand (uncertain) | New Guinea (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Greenstone | Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

A wood and greenstone adze. The haft is carved from a single piece of wood, with no decoration. The head of the adze is greenstone. The head is lashed to the haft with braided plant fiber. The head of the adze is glued onto the haft.

Length 58.5 cm
Width 15.8 cm

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