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1911.64.138

Copper adze, used as a chief's sceptre in form of a hoe. [RM [OPS move] 30/1/2017]

1911.64.138

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper adze, used as a chief's sceptre in form of a hoe. [RM [OPS move] 30/1/2017]
Long description
Copper adze, used as a chief's sceptre in form of a hoe with long, narrow, iron blade inlaid with copper, handle covered with copper and ending in iron ferrule. [RM [OPS move] 30/1/2017]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
By 1911
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1911
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Iron Metal, Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Depth: max 52 mm, Width: max 274 mm, Length: max 442 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1911.64.138

Search terms: Status, Insignia, Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Ritual and Ceremonial, Staff, Status Object, Hoe, Ceremonial Object

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