Ceremonial Adze Base

P3152D

From: Mangaia | Cook Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P3152D
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mangaia | Cook Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Octagonal wood base for ceremonial adze with deep carving, no lashing for blade. Basalt blade P3152C, with which it shares dealer number 17898, appears to fit into it.

Height 101.5 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 17898 - Dealer's Number

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