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Ceremonial axe, upper end of haft restored
Ceremonial axe, upper end of haft restored
Object Number 18-25-70/D930
Display Title Ceremonial axe, upper end of haft restored
Descriptions
Inventory Description Adz, ground stone blade, ridged carved crooked shaft, bird motif, reed wrap
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Massim / Dufaure Island
Materials Wood, Stone, Reed
Dimensions Overall: 54.4 x 43 x 2.5 cm (21 7/16 x 16 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D/ 930

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