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Argillite adze

Argillite adze

Argillite adze

Among the attractions of the top of the South Island for Māori tribes were the deposits of argillite, which was used for tools and weapons. This is an argillite adze from the area.

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Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: I.007751

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