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Catalog Number

CAS 0310-0020   CAS 0310-0020; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: South
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Jadeite
Description Adze blade that is chipped and ground to overall rectangular shape; Latter edges taper slightly toward proximal end; Straight cutting edge is bifacially but asymmetrically thinned; All surfaces are polished very smooth; Color is dark green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 8.4