Archaic Argillite Toki from Te Horo Beach

Large and impressive Argillite toki of quadrangular form,…
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Large and impressive Argillite toki of quadrangular form, Archaic period 14th- 16th century, Hammer pecked finish. Provenance: Found on Te Horo beach on the Kapiti Coast. circa 1900. Y registration pending.

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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