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Two Maori stone adze blades

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Pre-contact period, a large black basalt stone blade with flat ridge and smooth cutting surface, with Fortess collection label attached, with another stone blade with narrow cutting surface and Fortess collection label. Lg. 7 1/4 and 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Private collection, Santa Fe, NM; The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection, Honolulu, HI.

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Two Maori stone adze blades

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Estimate $700-$900Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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