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Ornamented adze handle
Object Number 18-20-70/D1226
Display Title Ornamented adze handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Adz handle, angled wood, incised snake and linear design, worn platform
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / Tami Island?
Additional Geographic Terms Huon Gulf
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 46 x 21 x 6.5 cm (18 1/8 x 8 1/4 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D1226/ 2186/ 135684

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