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Adze
Object Number 27-63-60/D3114
Display Title Adze
Descriptions
Inventory Description Adz, cylindrical wood handle, rounded metal blade attached with split cane
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / <State> / Andaman Islands
Materials Wood, Metal, Cane
Dimensions Overall: 22.5 x 13.5 x 4.4 cm (8 7/8 x 5 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D3114

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