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A large and impressive toki pounamu (adze)

Estimate $3,000 - $6,000

Realised: $2,000 plus premium

Lot Details

of mildly tapered long rectangular form, scarf groove and snap marks to the lateral sides. The poll with natural uneven hammer dressed form. The bevel cutting edge intact and sharp. Of dark to mid green tone with natural pale inclusions. Good overall polish. L.268mm. Provenance: Ex. Jenny Gibbs collection. Registered Y.21793.

A large and impressive toki pounamu (adze) Image 1++
A large and impressive toki pounamu (adze) Image 1++
A large and impressive toki pounamu (adze) Image 1++