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Complete adze. Speckled green stone. The cross-section is trapezoidal with the back narrower than the front. The surface is mostly ground, with bruising on the front of the butt and some flake scars. The difference in surface and a reduction in the stone distinguishes the butt from the blade. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Complete adze. Dark brown stone. The cross-section is rectangular at the blade and oval at the butt. The surface is mostly bruised with flake scars at the poll, the bevel and the sides of the blade. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The sides of the blade taper in towards the poll. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and chipped.

Complete tangiwai (bowenite) pendant. Adze shape. There is a white inclusion up the centre of the front. There is a white semi-circular inclusion on the proper left. There is a suspension hole at the proximal end, drilled from the front. There is minor differentiation of the butt and blade, with the sides tapering towards the proximal end. There is a bevel continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and blunt.