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Stone adze 11" x 2.6"
Object Number 47-54-70/2665
Display Title Stone adze 11" x 2.6"
Descriptions
Object Description Stone adze 11" x 2.6"
Inventory Description Chisel, greenstone, tapered to blade, rectangular, abraded handle
Classification
  • Adze
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / <State> / <County> / <City> / Riverton
Oceania / New Zealand / Southland
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 6.5 x 4.6 cm (11 x 2 9/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-54-70/2665; D41483 / Rivamon; D.4' 483.
Provenance
Exchange participant Otago Museum (1947)

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