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Stone axe hafted with gum at both ends, 14" long
Stone axe hafted with gum at both ends, 14" long
Object Number 967-71-70/4675
Display Title Stone axe hafted with gum at both ends, 14" long
Descriptions
Object Description Stone axe hafted with gum at both ends, 14" long
Inventory Description Ax, cylindrical wood handle, hafted stone head, resin coating
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Stone, Wood, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 35.5 x 16 x 6 cm (14 x 6 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Russell H. Harris
Seller Mrs. John Linden (12/12/1967)

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