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Ax for chopping trees; also for injuring women, wooden handle, 13 1/4" 1. Woven
Ax for chopping trees; also for injuring women, wooden handle, 13 1/4" 1. Woven
Object Number 973-11-70/5242
Display Title Ax for chopping trees; also for injuring women, wooden handle, 13 1/4" 1. Woven
Descriptions
Object Description Ax for chopping trees; also for injuring women, wooden handle, 13 1/4" 1. Woven bamboo cover at joint. Bamboo 'collar' near hasp end. Butt end carved and shaped in paddle-form.
Inventory Description Handle and haft for axe, 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: 43 x 32 x 5 cm (16 15/16 x 12 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5242 / TN79

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