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Catalog Number

CAS 0423-0028A,B   CAS 0423-0028A,B; Axe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Wood; Plant fiber (bamboo?); B: Stone
Description Ceremonial axe; A: Axe handle; B: Axe blade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=64.5; B=15.7, Thickness = A=4.0; B=1.4, Length = A=69.4; B=26.0