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Stone axe heads and celts, ground and polished, e, f, and g appear to be basalt.
Stone axe heads and celts, ground and polished, e, f, and g appear to be basalt.
Object Number 973-11-70/5237D
Display Title Stone axe heads and celts, ground and polished, e, f, and g appear to be basalt.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Adz, flat tapered to flared blade, surface gouging, cracked
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Southern Highland?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 15.1 x 6.6 x 1.7 cm (5 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5237D; TN71

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