Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2016-0002-0018 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Axe head | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Solomon Islands | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Nggela Islands | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | Late 1900s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Stone | |
| Description | Axe head that is chipped to overall ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Proximal end is pointed and blunt, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a cutting blade, which has a minor chip near one edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Overall color light brown. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 8.1 | |