How did the ceremonial adze of New Caledonia represent chiefly office?

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In New Caledonia, the ceremonial adz served as a significant emblem of authority. It represented chiefly office by functioning as a symbol of the leader's status, while simultaneously acting as a cosmic symbol. The object was uniquely crafted for the island, consisting of a nephrite disk mounted onto a decorated shaft.1