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Ax with stone-head for "chopping trees." also used for injuring women. Donor sa
Ax with stone-head for "chopping trees." also used for injuring women. Donor sa
Object Number 973-11-70/5238
Display Title Ax with stone-head for "chopping trees." also used for injuring women. Donor sa
Descriptions
Object Description Ax with stone-head for "chopping trees." also used for injuring women. Donor saw woman beaten to death with one of these axes in Ialibu. Handle 16" 1. Woven bamboo "collar" near base of handle (collar 1/2" w. Near hasp, another bamboo loop. Joint betwen handle and hasp fiber wrapped.
Inventory Description Axe handle and haft, blade missing
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Central Highlands
Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 27 x 4.5 cm (18 7/8 x 10 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5238 / TN77
Provenance
Collector Mary Elizabeth Rame (1966-1973)
Donor Donated by Mary Elizabeth Rame (04/1973)

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