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19th C. Polynesian Cook Island Stone Adze Blade

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19th C. Polynesian Cook Island Stone Adze Blade

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Description

Oceania, Polynesia, Cook Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A utilitarian adze blade of sturdy form that is hand-carved from lustrous dark brown-gray stone. The compact tool features a triangular handle, a planar base, and a rectangular blade head with a sharpened edge. An adze blade like this example would be secured within a wooden handle body for use in myriad utilitarian tasks like plowing, chopping, and cutting. Size: 5.1" L x 2.2" W (13 cm x 5.6 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#160965

Condition

Minor abrasions and pitting, with small chips to blade head and sharpened edge, otherwise intact and very good. Nice surface smoothness throughout.

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19th C. Polynesian Cook Island Stone Adze Blade

Name: 19th C. Polynesian Cook Island Stone Adze Blade
SKU: 123858964
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

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