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Ethnology of Manihiki and Rakahanga
Figure 53. Quadrangular tanged stone adz with bilateral lugs, from Nassau Island: a, front; b, right side view. Convex shoulder (1) formed by cutting away front of butt to form tang with projecting bilateral lugs (2), marked longitudinal concavity of back (3), clearly defined heel (4) with corresponding thickness of blade and long slope of bevel (5) are also features of Rakahangan adz. (After Skinner.)
Figure 53. Quadrangular tanged stone adz with bilateral lugs, from Nassau Island: a, front; b, right side view. Convex shoulder (1) formed by cutting away front of butt to form tang with projecting bilateral lugs (2), marked longitudinal concavity of back (3), clearly defined heel (4) with corresponding thickness of blade and long slope of bevel (5) are also features of Rakahangan adz. (After Skinner.)