Adze Item Number: 3490/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Adze with a wedge-shaped blade made of smooth, grey stone. Blade is inserted into a thin piece of wood. Plain border carved in high relief where blade is inserted. Wood piece is attached to a carved, wooden hafting platform. End of platform comes to sharp point, that curves upward slightly. All pieces- blade, wood piece, and platform- are lashed together with wide, braided bands made of plant fibre. Adze haft extends from the bottom centre of the platform. It is cylindrical, long and slightly curved.

Narrative

Well-used adze; collected by the donor's father in New Guinea.

Item History

What

Name
Adze
Identification Number
3490/2
Type of Item
adze
Material
wood, plant fibre and stone
Overall
height 78.3 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 41.9 cm

Who

Culture
New Guinea
Previous Owner
Barbara Bernath
Received from
Barbara Bernath (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

When

Ownership Date
before March 30, 2021
Acquisition Date
on March 30, 2021

Other

Condition
fair
Accession Number
3490/0002