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Shell adzes, 1 of 4; wooden handles.
Image Not Available for Shell adzes, 1 of 4; wooden handles.
Object Number 974-52-70/13361D
Display Title Shell adzes, 1 of 4; wooden handles.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 of 4 shell adzes, wooden handles; adzes bound to handle with coconut +
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1974
Culture
  • Contemporary
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java
Additional Geographic Terms Ontong Java
Dimensions Overall: 30.48 x 22.86 cm (12 x 9 in.)

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