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Complete adze. Black stone. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground. Major differentiation between butt and blade, with sides tapered towards the poll. Bevel is demarcated by a slight line. Cutting edge is curved and sharp. "Papanui" inscription

Complete adze Cross-section is triangular with apex to the back Surface is ground with some bruising on back proper left Minor differentiation between butt and blade, sides tapered toward the poll Bevel is demarcated by line and a triangular curve. Cutting edge is sharp and straight

Broken adze, blade remaining Cross-section is rectangular Surface is bruised with some grounding on the back near the cutting edge Butt is not present Only part of the bevel remains, demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is not present.

Broken adze, blade remaining Cross-section is rectangular Surface is ground with some flaking and sawing marks on proper right side Butt is not present Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is curved and sharp

Complete adze. Black stone. Surface is ground and bruised. Cross-section is rectangular. Sides and front and back of the butt are reduced. Bevel is demarcated by a change in surface. Cutting edge is curved and sharp. "Mangaumanua Kaikoura" inscription

Complete adze. Black stone. Surface is ground and bruised. Cross-section is rectangular. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, with front reduced to form a curved ridge. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is oblique and sharp but flaked.

Complete adze. Black stone. Surface is ground and flaked. Cross-section is rectangular. Front of the butt is reduced to form a ridge; sides taper toward the poll. Bevel is continuous with the blade. Cutting edge is not present.