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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden adze handle of an angled form suited for performing myriad utilitarian tasks. Each side of the pointed shoulder is incised with a circular geometric medallion filled with white inlay material, perhaps ground shell powder. Bound to the sloping head with leather wrappings is a hand-carved stone blade that facilitated chopping and earth-moving. Size: 17.75" L x 1.875" W x 12.5" H (45.1 cm x 4.8 cm x 31.8 cm); 13.75" H (34.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 2000 to 2010

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#178136

  • Condition: Leather bindings along head replaced in modern timed. Minor abrasions to stone head and wooden body, with chipping and fading to white inlay material, otherwise in very good condition. Nice patina to wood components. Previous inventory label beneath tip of handle.

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April 6, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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