Mini Stone Adz B

This Papuan stone adz miniature is crafted in the same traditional form and materials as the full-sized tool, featuring a triangular jade blade set at a right angle to an angled wooden handle and secured with rattan bindings. Smaller in scale, these miniature adzes were possibly made for children, who traditionally received their first adz at a young age as part of learning daily skills and cultural practices. Reflecting the craftsmanship of functional adzes used for cutting trees, shaping wood, and hollowing canoes, the miniature also carries cultural significance as a symbol of heritage, learning, and family tradition.

Miniature Traditional Papuan Axe
Origin: Sentani, Papua
Material: Grey Papuan Jade, Wood, and Rattan Binding
Dimension: 31,5 x 18 x 3 cm