440 of 576 lots
Lot Is Closed Argillite toki (adze)
Argillite toki (adze) - 1
440
Argillite toki (adze)
Reserve not met
Estimate:
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$500
Timed Auction
172 - The John Gow Collection of Photography / The Tātarāmoa Collection / New Zealand Art / Modern Design & Applied Arts
Category
Description

Argillite toki (adze)
of elongated rounded quadrangular form, with good smooth patina with some specks, prominent chin ridge before the curved polished blade area, large old conchoidal fracture to the front, some chipping to the blade
Y14064
L. 220mm

Provenance: Private Collection.
Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered Collectors of Taonga Tūturu can bid on this item. If you are not currently registered, you can apply here: https://mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/protected-objects/taongatuturu. For any assistance, please email info@artandobject.co.nz.