Kakau Whakairo

Description
Adze haft with birds head (possibly a hawk) on toe. Grain of heel forms feathers - in particular the wings. Handle curves near foot but otherwise is straight. Knob on end of handle. Marked "Carr".

Object detail

Classification
Woodworking T&E/T&E For Materials
Collection
Carr Collection
Accession number
A81.290
Collection type
Māori
Material
Wood

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