Artifact Number:
 03140

Object:
ADZE HEAD
Koi

Material:
 Stone

Dimensions:
 31.5 x 11.2 cm

Origin:
  Hawaii (Big Island), Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Stone Adzes. Koi Pele (koi kupele) from Kua K. of Honuapo, Kau, bought for $6. (Emerson) Length 31.5 cm; width 11.2 cm; thickness 5.8 cm; weight 3,200 g. Figure 106. (Summers) Type 4. In Inches: 12 1/2 (length)x 4 1/2 (blade width)x 2 (thickness). Butt is 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.)



Collection Name: J.S. Emerson Collection

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