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Ax for chopping trees; used for injuring women. wooden handle, 19.5" 1. Bamboo-w
Ax for chopping trees; used for injuring women. wooden handle, 19.5" 1. Bamboo-w
Object Number 973-11-70/5241
Display Title Ax for chopping trees; used for injuring women. wooden handle, 19.5" 1. Bamboo-w
Descriptions
Object Description Ax for chopping trees; used for injuring women. wooden handle, 19.5" 1. Bamboo-wrapped joint - not plaied. Greenstone axhead. Undecorated 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: 59 x 30.5 x 4.5 cm (23 1/4 x 12 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5241 / TN80

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