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Wednesday, 8 - Monday, 13 February 2023

A rare pre-European (Moa Hunter period) large argillite toki (adze),

Estimate: $2,600 - $4,000

Current Bid $1,750 (10 bids, reserve not met)
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This lot is now closed 13 Feb 6:31 PM (NZST)

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Lot Details

pale grey D'urville Island argillite from the Ohana quarry. Pronounced chin ridge, typical of early top of the South Island (Nelson) area, pronounced curved form c.13th/14thC. L.365mm. Registered Y07516.