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Ax used for chopping trees; also for injuring women, handle 16 1. wood. Tightly
Ax used for chopping trees; also for injuring women, handle 16 1. wood. Tightly
Object Number 973-11-70/5239
Display Title Ax used for chopping trees; also for injuring women, handle 16 1. wood. Tightly
Descriptions
Object Description Ax used for chopping trees; also for injuring women, handle 16 1. wood. Tightly woven bamboo covereing at joint between handle and hasp end, placed over fiber wrapping. polished basalt ax head. Carving at butt end.
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: 51 x 39.5 x 4.5 cm (20 1/16 x 15 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5239

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