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Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, 19th century, squared shaft with geometric relief

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Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, 19th century, squared shaft with geometric relief

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Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, 19th century, squared shaft with geometric relief carving, the black basalt blade bound with sennit fiber and shark skin, lg. 40 3/4 in.

Provenance: Private collection, New York City.

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Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, 19th century, squared shaft with geometric relief

Name: Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, 19th century, squared shaft with geometric relief
SKU: 128282256
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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