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Copper or bronze axe
Object Number 42-28-30/4457
Display Title Copper or bronze axe
Descriptions
Object Description Copper or bronze axe with rawhide binding for hafting; handle missing: Metal (copper or bronze) hacha with rawhide lashing attached. Blade has approx. 18 mm attachment ears. Dark, tight corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper axe head complete with leather lashing.
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho Valley
Materials Copper?, Bronze?
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 6.5 x 4 cm (6 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4457
Provenance
Seller Antonio Orlandini
Donor Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (08/04/1942)

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