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Object Number
2004.24.17264
Display Title
Ceremonial axe
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceremonial axe. New Caledonia. Taken by F.P. Orchard. November 1944. Cat. No. R/2005.
Subject
- Weapon
- Ceremonial
- Axe
- Tool
- Ritual
Department
Photographic
Date
1944
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
France
/
New Caledonia
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
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