Rare Archaic Period Argillite Toki Adze
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A superb rare large argillite pre-European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross-section form reducing to the pole section. The pole with unusual lobed ridging. Overall pecked finish. Some chipping to the blade edge. Similar in form to toki found at Ellesmere spit, Banks Peninsula. Archaic period 14th - 16th century. 30 cm length
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- Pre-European - As applied to New Zealand Maori artifacts, the artifact dates to before Captain Cook (1760s and earlier)
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- Maori artefacts