Adze
Item number 3490/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number 3490/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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.
Well-used adze; collected by the donor's father in New Guinea.
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Well-used adze; collected by the donor's father in New Guinea.
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.
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