Lot 0085

MAORI Adze ‘toki pou-tangata

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Early 20th C. Maori Wood Inkwell w/ Abalone Inlays: **Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fantastically carved dark wood inkwell complete with antique glass ink jar. On either side o

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Item Details

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New Zealand Maori adze. 16 inches in length. Nephrite blade 7 inches x 1 7/8 inches. 2 pounds. Handle smooth with minimal craving. Top craved handle with bird or parrot transforming to humanform. Repeated decoration at bottom of the handle. Top figure with protruding tongue. Abalone eye inlay in six places. Said to be a Chief's weapon and symbol of authority. Nephrite blade original and has real value.

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