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Arts and Crafts of the Cook Islands

Figure 111.—Mangaian lashing patterns on working adzes, a, single pattern (Cambridge University Mus., Z.6093): single front triangle (1) with other two (2, 3) in braid 3.5 mm. wide worked over original similar pattern in narrower braid; total length of shaft and foot 678 mm., shaft proximal end diameter 36 mm.; slight neck constriction (4) at shaft and foot junction, b, multiple pattern (British Mus., 1904-256): front triangle of first series (1), second series (2), and finishing series (3); he…

Figure 111.—Mangaian lashing patterns on working adzes, a, single pattern (Cambridge University Mus., Z.6093): single front triangle (1) with other two (2, 3) in braid 3.5 mm. wide worked over original similar pattern in narrower braid; total length of shaft and foot 678 mm., shaft proximal end diameter 36 mm.; slight neck constriction (4) at shaft and foot junction, b, multiple pattern (British Mus., 1904-256): front triangle of first series (1), second series (2), and finishing series (3); heel has rounded lateral projections (4). c, overlapping pattern (British Mus., 9305): lashing, after developing usual pattern in a, makes additional turns which result in enlargement of three triangles (1, 2, 3) and apex of third triangle (3) not only reaches front edge but is overlapped by succeeding turns which cover apex of 3 and form extra triangle 4. Note the shaft and foot constriction (5) and rounded lateral projections (6) of heel which have been broken off. Last descending turn (7) crosses middle line and is tucked under a crossing turn; decorative crossing turns (8). Total length of shaft and foot 23.25 inches, d, back of heel of c showing broken lateral knobs (6, 6) and tucking down of last turn (7).

Figure 111.—Mangaian lashing patterns on working adzes, a, single pattern (Cambridge University Mus., Z.6093): single front triangle (1) with other two (2, 3) in braid 3.5 mm. wide worked over original similar pattern in narrower braid; total length of shaft and foot 678 mm., shaft proximal end diameter 36 mm.; slight neck constriction (4) at shaft and foot junction, b, multiple pattern (British Mus., 1904-256): front triangle of first series (1), second series (2), and finishing series (3); heel has rounded lateral projections (4). c, overlapping pattern (British Mus., 9305): lashing, after developing usual pattern in a, makes additional turns which result in enlargement of three triangles (1, 2, 3) and apex of third triangle (3) not only reaches front edge but is overlapped by succeeding turns which cover apex of 3 and form extra triangle 4. Note the shaft and foot constriction (5) and rounded lateral projections (6) of heel which have been broken off. Last descending turn (7) crosses middle line and is tucked under a crossing turn; decorative crossing turns (8). Total length of shaft and foot 23.25 inches, d, back of heel of c showing broken lateral knobs (6, 6) and tucking down of last turn (7).