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Stone adze, pre-european, probably from northland region stone
Stone adze, pre-european, probably from northland region stone
Object Number 974-21-70/5419
Display Title Stone adze, pre-european, probably from northland region stone
Descriptions
Object Description Stone adze, pre-european, probably from northland region of New Zealand. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4" h.
Inventory Description Adz, stone, rectangular, top and rounded at one end, squared at other end
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm (3 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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