Axe head, metal, curved blade, perforation for hafting, gaping hole in blade

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Object Number 2003.1.245

Display Title Axe head, metal, curved blade, perforation for hafting, gaping hole in blade

Descriptions

Object Description Axe head, metal, curved blade, perforation for hafting, gaping hole in blade

Inventory Description Axe head, metal, curved blade, perforation for hafting, jagged gaping hole in bl

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Materials Metal

Dimensions Overall: 26.6 x 22.3 x 6 cm (10 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 2003.1.245

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