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Tortoise shell axe
Object Number 09-33-70/75383
Display Title Tortoise shell axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Tool, axe-like, thin wooden handle and bone rectangular blade
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Aua Island
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Manus Province / Durour Island
Materials Bone, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 31.5 x 15 x 2.6 cm (12 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 75383

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