ETHNOGRAPHIC ARTEFACTS & NZ HISTORICAL
Tuesday, 21 April - Monday, 4 May 2026
An old Māori pounamu toki (adze),
Realised: $600 plus premium
Lot Details
pale pounamu, possibly pit fired. Polished surface. Grove (cut and snap) to lateral side, sharp nearly straight cutting edge, gradual bevel with no marked chin. L.160mm. Registered Y 22943.
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