The Epsom Collection of Taonga Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 6:00 PM start
A 19th Century Pounamu Poutangata Adze Blade
Realised: $1,900 plus premium
Lot Details
A 19th Century Pounamu Poutangata Adze Blade A toki poutangata or ceremonial adze is a symbol of chiefly authority typically held by a chieftain or chieftainess. While these highly prized weapons mainly had ceremonial functions they could also be used in combat. Carved from kawakawa variety stone with marsden inclusions this adze displays a flat underside with a shouldered and pierced poll for lashing to the handle. This example displays a well defined bevel and sharp intact cutting edge. Length 21cm. Y6539
