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A Maori Stone Toki Adze
in a dark green greywacke with small inclusions, polished on all surfaces including the poll. Duff type 2b. Found at Otatara, Southland in the 1950's. L.126mm. W.56mm. D.25mm. Y11139.
$100 -$200
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in a dark green greywacke with small inclusions, polished on all surfaces including the poll. Duff type 2b. Found at Otatara, Southland in the 1950's. L.126mm. W.56mm. D.25mm. Y11139.
$100 -$200
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501
A Maori Argellite Toki Adze
the dark grey/black surfaces heavily flaked with small areas of polish, patch of original patina on the front of the poll. Duff type 2A. Note; chip from R/H corner of bevel. Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.114mm. W.42mm. D.20mm. Y11136.
$80 - $140
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the dark grey/black surfaces heavily flaked with small areas of polish, patch of original patina on the front of the poll. Duff type 2A. Note; chip from R/H corner of bevel. Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.114mm. W.42mm. D.20mm. Y11136.
$80 - $140
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502
A Maori Sedimentary Stone Toki Adze
possibly greywacke and polished on all surfaces. Duff type 2b. Note; poll broken off and large chip from rear R/H surface. Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.110mm. W.50mm. D.15mm. Y11138.
$80 - $120
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possibly greywacke and polished on all surfaces. Duff type 2b. Note; poll broken off and large chip from rear R/H surface. Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.110mm. W.50mm. D.15mm. Y11138.
$80 - $120
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503
A Maori Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 2b, shaped from dark green mottled sedimentary stone, an unusual choice of raw material, the bevel with an unusual double angle, all surfaces polished. Note; some flake scars on sides.Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.115mm. W.33mm. D.17mm. Y11131.
$80 - $140
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Duff type 2b, shaped from dark green mottled sedimentary stone, an unusual choice of raw material, the bevel with an unusual double angle, all surfaces polished. Note; some flake scars on sides.Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.115mm. W.33mm. D.17mm. Y11131.
$80 - $140
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504
A Maori Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 2b shaped in dark grey basalt rock with polish on all surfaces, some flake scars and hammer-dressing on sides and poll, the flared bevel sharp. Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.100mm. W.43mm. D.23mm. Y11132.
$80 - $150
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Duff type 2b shaped in dark grey basalt rock with polish on all surfaces, some flake scars and hammer-dressing on sides and poll, the flared bevel sharp. Found in Southland during the 1950's. L.100mm. W.43mm. D.23mm. Y11132.
$80 - $150
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505
A Maori Fine Grained Sedimentary Stone Toki Adze
possibly greywacke, of rectangular cross-section, polished on all surfaces with some hammer-dressing visible on the rear, the bevel chipped and ground with a marked skew, the butt with a rough natural surface. Purchased from a second-hand dealer, Invercargill in 1948. L.202mm. W.76mm. D.21mm. Y11127.
$200 - $300
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possibly greywacke, of rectangular cross-section, polished on all surfaces with some hammer-dressing visible on the rear, the bevel chipped and ground with a marked skew, the butt with a rough natural surface. Purchased from a second-hand dealer, Invercargill in 1948. L.202mm. W.76mm. D.21mm. Y11127.
$200 - $300
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506
A Maori Greywacke Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 1D, the green greywacke/chipwacke with light and dark inclusions, polished on all surfaces, some hammer-dressing on rear surface and poll. Recovered Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.270mm. W.61mm. D.39mm. Y11001.
$400 - $1,200
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Duff type 1D, the green greywacke/chipwacke with light and dark inclusions, polished on all surfaces, some hammer-dressing on rear surface and poll. Recovered Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.270mm. W.61mm. D.39mm. Y11001.
$400 - $1,200
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507
A Maori Black Basalt Stone Toki Adze
of typical Duff type 2b shape with polished surfaces but with hammer-dressing still visible to the sides and poll. Note; large chip from R/H side. Found at Otatara, Southland in the 1950's. L.102mm. W.48mm. D.19mm. Y11135. Sold with a sedimentary stone 'Natural Formation' hook shape, deemed not to be an artefact. L.120mm.
$50 - $100
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of typical Duff type 2b shape with polished surfaces but with hammer-dressing still visible to the sides and poll. Note; large chip from R/H side. Found at Otatara, Southland in the 1950's. L.102mm. W.48mm. D.19mm. Y11135. Sold with a sedimentary stone 'Natural Formation' hook shape, deemed not to be an artefact. L.120mm.
$50 - $100
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508
A Maori Dark Grey/Black Basalt Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 1a, of quadrangular cross-section, partial polish to all surfaces, flake scars and hammer-dressing still visible. Found Southland in the 1950's. L.155mm. W.40mm. D.25mm. Y11129.
$100 - $200
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Duff type 1a, of quadrangular cross-section, partial polish to all surfaces, flake scars and hammer-dressing still visible. Found Southland in the 1950's. L.155mm. W.40mm. D.25mm. Y11129.
$100 - $200
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509
A Maori Mottled Basalt Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 1c, of cross-section, polish on front and rear surfaces, hammer-dressing on the sides and the reduced poll which may indicate a process of being reworked, the bevel slightly concave. Maori 'gifted to the Daniel Family in the 1880's' Southland. L.152mm. W.30mm. D.25mm. Y11126.
$160 - $300
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Duff type 1c, of cross-section, polish on front and rear surfaces, hammer-dressing on the sides and the reduced poll which may indicate a process of being reworked, the bevel slightly concave. Maori 'gifted to the Daniel Family in the 1880's' Southland. L.152mm. W.30mm. D.25mm. Y11126.
$160 - $300
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510
A Maori Black Argellite Stone Toki Adze
of triangular cross-section, Duff type 4A, all surfaces hammer-dressed, partial polish on front and rear surfaces and on the bevel. Found Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.240mm. W.53mm. D.53mm. Y11140.
$200 - $400
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of triangular cross-section, Duff type 4A, all surfaces hammer-dressed, partial polish on front and rear surfaces and on the bevel. Found Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.240mm. W.53mm. D.53mm. Y11140.
$200 - $400
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511
A Maori Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 2b, the robust and heavy tool of rectangular/quadrangular section, the body hammer-dressed, may have been in the process of being reworked, the polished narrow bevel with a tapered cutting edge. Stone not identified but possibly greywacke. Found Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.215mm. W.46mm. D.42mm. Weight.1069gms. Y11141.
$200 - $400
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Duff type 2b, the robust and heavy tool of rectangular/quadrangular section, the body hammer-dressed, may have been in the process of being reworked, the polished narrow bevel with a tapered cutting edge. Stone not identified but possibly greywacke. Found Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.215mm. W.46mm. D.42mm. Weight.1069gms. Y11141.
$200 - $400
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512
A Maori Green 'Chipwacke' Stone Toki Adze
of Duff type 2b, the stone with dark inclusions, the bevel skewed. Note; large chip from front surface of blade and butt. Southland recovered in the 1950's. L.122mm. W.50mm. D.25mm.
$60 - $75
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of Duff type 2b, the stone with dark inclusions, the bevel skewed. Note; large chip from front surface of blade and butt. Southland recovered in the 1950's. L.122mm. W.50mm. D.25mm.
$60 - $75
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513
A Maori Basalt Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 2b, the poor quality dark basalt with a polished surface and and a steep angled bevel. Note; chip to rear surface and large chip R/H side. Southland recovered in the 1950's. L.110mm. W.40mm. D.16mm.
$60 -$75
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Duff type 2b, the poor quality dark basalt with a polished surface and and a steep angled bevel. Note; chip to rear surface and large chip R/H side. Southland recovered in the 1950's. L.110mm. W.40mm. D.16mm.
$60 -$75
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514
A Maori Sedimentary Stone Toki Adze
Duff type 2b, the grey/green body polished with hammer-dressing on all surfaces, very distinctive narrow poll like a Duff type 4D. Found Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.215mm. W.54mm. D.37mm. Y11137.
$180 - $350
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Duff type 2b, the grey/green body polished with hammer-dressing on all surfaces, very distinctive narrow poll like a Duff type 4D. Found Oreti Beach, Southland in the 1950's. L.215mm. W.54mm. D.37mm. Y11137.
$180 - $350
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515
A 19th Century Maori Tagged Cloak Hukahuka Korowai, Presented in a Contemporary Large Frame
the kaupapa of off-white candlewick, of double-paired twining technique, overall in very good condition, but with some dark staining on the inside. The body decorated throughout with dark brown rolled cord tags, hukahuka, arranged in rows. The lower kaupapa edge is fringed, the top border with vertical strands folded, then hukahuka tags attached over the top of the ends. Fraying on top edge at both sides. The cloak float mounted within a glazed large frame. Cloak L.1290mm. D.1410mm. Y13294.
$11,000 - $16,000
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the kaupapa of off-white candlewick, of double-paired twining technique, overall in very good condition, but with some dark staining on the inside. The body decorated throughout with dark brown rolled cord tags, hukahuka, arranged in rows. The lower kaupapa edge is fringed, the top border with vertical strands folded, then hukahuka tags attached over the top of the ends. Fraying on top edge at both sides. The cloak float mounted within a glazed large frame. Cloak L.1290mm. D.1410mm. Y13294.
$11,000 - $16,000
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516
A Stone Adze Blade
untanged, quadrangular cross-section, rounded poll, the slightly curved cutting edge with some chips, Reduced butt section, the surfaces polished all over. L.190mm. W.78mm. Y13743.
$200 - $300
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untanged, quadrangular cross-section, rounded poll, the slightly curved cutting edge with some chips, Reduced butt section, the surfaces polished all over. L.190mm. W.78mm. Y13743.
$200 - $300
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517
A Maori Small Adze
of grey/black stone with smooth, polished surfaces throughout, the butt undifferentiated, poll edge slanted, bevel distinct. Quadrangular in cross-section, the cutting edge is sharp and has a slight curve, some bruising on top of the poll. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L.68mm. D.42mm. H.17mm. Y13297.
$100 - $150
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of grey/black stone with smooth, polished surfaces throughout, the butt undifferentiated, poll edge slanted, bevel distinct. Quadrangular in cross-section, the cutting edge is sharp and has a slight curve, some bruising on top of the poll. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L.68mm. D.42mm. H.17mm. Y13297.
$100 - $150
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518
A Maori Milky Grey Stone Small Adze
the front and back surfaces are smooth and polished, the slightly convex sides reduced through bruising. Asymmetrical in cross-section, the curved blade quite sharp. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L. 57mm. D.41mm. H.18mm. Y13298.
$100 - $150
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the front and back surfaces are smooth and polished, the slightly convex sides reduced through bruising. Asymmetrical in cross-section, the curved blade quite sharp. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L. 57mm. D.41mm. H.18mm. Y13298.
$100 - $150
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519
A Maori Black Stone Small Adze
which has been ground and polished, slight reduction at the shoulder of the butt, the poll is quadrangular in cross-section, straight edge, distinguished bevel, cutting edge straight, front surface convex. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L.75mm. D.27mm. H.23mm. Y13296.
$100 - $150
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which has been ground and polished, slight reduction at the shoulder of the butt, the poll is quadrangular in cross-section, straight edge, distinguished bevel, cutting edge straight, front surface convex. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L.75mm. D.27mm. H.23mm. Y13296.
$100 - $150
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520
A Maori Black Stone Adze
of plano-convex in cross-section, showing bruising, grinding and polish, with occasional chipping, the poll is reduced, no shoulder differentiation and the bevel is distinct, the cutting edge is curved and blunt. Collected from South Taranaki area. L.164mm. D.60mm. H.33mm. Y13300.
$300 - $400
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of plano-convex in cross-section, showing bruising, grinding and polish, with occasional chipping, the poll is reduced, no shoulder differentiation and the bevel is distinct, the cutting edge is curved and blunt. Collected from South Taranaki area. L.164mm. D.60mm. H.33mm. Y13300.
$300 - $400
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521
A Maori Dark Grey Stone Adze
with a milky effect over back and sides from bruising, the front shows grinding and polishing. Front and back surfaces slightly concave, sides flat, the poll with a rounded edge, the sides angle outwards down to a curved uneven but quite sharp cutting edge. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L.182mm. D.63mm. H.29mm. Y13567.
$300 - $400
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with a milky effect over back and sides from bruising, the front shows grinding and polishing. Front and back surfaces slightly concave, sides flat, the poll with a rounded edge, the sides angle outwards down to a curved uneven but quite sharp cutting edge. Collected from the South Taranaki area. L.182mm. D.63mm. H.29mm. Y13567.
$300 - $400
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522
A Maori Milky Grey Stone Adze
of asymmetrical cross-section the surfaces with evidence of chipping, grinding and polishing, a groove down the length of one side, no differentiation between butt and blade, the curved cutting edge quite sharp. Horizontal scratches on back. Collected from the South Taranki area. L.174mm. D.58mm. H.21mm. Y13568.
$300 - $400
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of asymmetrical cross-section the surfaces with evidence of chipping, grinding and polishing, a groove down the length of one side, no differentiation between butt and blade, the curved cutting edge quite sharp. Horizontal scratches on back. Collected from the South Taranki area. L.174mm. D.58mm. H.21mm. Y13568.
$300 - $400
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523
A Maori Dark Grey Stone Adze
all surfaces showing bruising, butt differentiation, poll rounded. Front and back slightly concave, adze asymmetrical in cross-section, short bevel, the cutting edge straight and quite sharp. Collected from the South Taranki area. L.175mm. D.60mm. H.38mm. Y13569.
$300 - $500
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all surfaces showing bruising, butt differentiation, poll rounded. Front and back slightly concave, adze asymmetrical in cross-section, short bevel, the cutting edge straight and quite sharp. Collected from the South Taranki area. L.175mm. D.60mm. H.38mm. Y13569.
$300 - $500
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