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1907.82.3

Copper axe with thin cylindrical handle and blade tapering out to cutting edge, used as currency and for display. [MJD 7/8/2008]

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1907.82.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper axe with thin cylindrical handle and blade tapering out to cutting edge, used as currency and for display. [MJD 7/8/2008]
Person
Field collector H.J. Carlisle
PRM source H.J. Carlisle
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1907
Date collected
Before 1907
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1907
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Cast, Process Hammered, Process Smelted, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Length: max 378 mm, Length: max 154 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1907.82.3
Research and responses

In Balfour's diary of his 1907 trip to southern Africa [PRM ms collections] for September 6 1907 he remarks 'Met Mr. H.J. Carlisle + travelled with him a good deal of the way.' on 7 September 'Saw the train off again at 12.30 pm + arranged to see Carlisle at Bulawayo on my way through on Sunday week.' [unfortunately he doesnt seem to mention him further] [AP 22/09/2005]

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Trade, Currency, Axe, Token

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