Ceremonial Adze Base
P3152B
From: Mangaia | Cook Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | P3152B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Mangaia | Cook Islands |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood |
Description | Ceremonial adze base with square section, deep carving. Broken bindings and 3 pieces missing from foot of base (12/89). Fragment of leathery material (stiffened bark cloth?) for tightening fit of blade. |
Height | 97.5 cm |
Width | 13 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
Other Number | 17898 - Dealer's Number |
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