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Object Number
2004.24.22654
Display Title
Photograph
Descriptions
Object Description
Polished stone boat axe (6185). Ceremonial axe with human head
Department
Photographic
Date
10/1/1957
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Finland
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-56-40/E3873 | Perforated axe head, boat shaped |
Axe
|
Denmark
| |
| 51-15-40/6150 | CAST of ceremonial axe with human head-imitation battle axe |
Casting
|
Kiuruvesi
| |
| 2004.24.17264 | Ceremonial axe |
New Caledonia
| ||
| 34-93-40/1157 | Fragment of "boat-shaped (?)" axe, green slate |
Axe
Raw Material |
Homolka
| |
| 17-41-50/B1571 | Ceremonial axe |
Axe
|
Congo
| |
| 51-15-40/6185 | Polished stone boot axe |
Axe
|
Finland
| |
| 71-19-40/5273 | Axe hammer, drilled & polished |
Axe
|
Switzerland
| |
| 78-64-40/16518 | Perforated stone axe |
Axe
|
Odense
| |
| 34-45-40/8783 | Perforated stone battle axe |
Raw Material
Axe |
Mnichovo
| |
| 68-22-40/3531 | Granite axe hammer |
Axe
|
Denmark
| |
| 38-102-40/5338 | CAST of axe |
Cast
|
Poland
| |
| 12-10-40/E2050 | Perforated axe |
Axe
|
Denmark
|