#10 • From the Estate of Dr. Francis Amos: To'i ma'a (Stone Adze) Fragments

Part of October Consignment Auction (timed auction by Lucky Dog Auction & Realty Inc)

High bid $20.00

Status: Sold

To'i ma'a (stone adze) Fragments To'i ma'a were important woodworking tools in Samoa before the introduction of metal tools in the early 1800s. They were used for tasks like cutting curved rafters for houses (fale) and shaping canoe (va'a) planks. The preferred stone for the adze head was a finely grained basalt, often sourced from quarries on the island of Tutuila. Archaeological studies have used geochemical analysis to trace the origin of adzes found in various Pacific islands *Please Note: We have not authenticated this item. We are presenting it just as it was presented to us. Preview is highly encouraged. Sold as-is and where-is with authenticity not guaranteed.*