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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