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Wood axe with stone blade, axe: 65 cm l.; blade: 17 x 6 cm.
Wood axe with stone blade, axe: 65 cm l.; blade: 17 x 6 cm.
Object Number 976-31-70/5474
Display Title Wood axe with stone blade, axe: 65 cm l.; blade: 17 x 6 cm.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Axe, carved wood handle, tapering, perforated, ground stone blade
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Materials Wood, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 65 x 9.5 x 6 cm (25 9/16 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 976-31-70/5474/ P.D/ 380-/ B

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