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Stone adze head
Object Number 48-56-70/3084
Display Title Stone adze head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Gouge, ground stone, small
Classification
  • Gouge
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Guadalcanal
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 3.5 x 2.3 cm (3 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-56-70/3084; 63
Provenance
Collector Dr. Harry Clark (1917 - 1948)

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