Fijian Hafted Stone Adze, Matau Vatu

Fijian Hafted Stone Adze, Matau Vatu, 19th century, the long black basalt blade lashed with coconut sennit to a short hardwood handle, probably used in canoe building, (age crack), lg. 13 3/4 in.

Provenance: The Rosman Rubel collection, New York City.
Estimate $400-500

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