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Object Number 63-29-70/4109
Display Title Stone adze with red stripe stone, used for calling in ceremonial pig +
Descriptions
Object Description Stone adze with red stripe stone, used for calling in ceremonial pig +
Inventory Description Adz, angled wood handle, fiber and reed haft, ground stone blade, cracked
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Dimensions Overall: 53 x 33.5 x 6.6 cm (20 7/8 x 13 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 63-29-70/4109/ Jaka Dibo/ Wali 1 June 62

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