Samoan Material Culture
Figure 188.—Adz, Type IV, subtype a, reverse quadrilateral (C. 794):
Figure 188.—Adz, Type IV, subtype a, reverse quadrilateral (C. 794):
a, front evenly ground throughout, convex in both directions, sharply defined straight front edges; b, back, evenly ground, rounds off towards the poll; back edges distinct but slightly rounded off towards the poll; sides steeper; bevel well ground regular shape, straight chin; poll slightly touched up by grinding but surface occupied by hollow of a large flake; c, side well ground; d, sections show transverse convexity of sides; each with different slope.