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1981.36.10

Stone axe head. The cutting edge is smooth. [MJD (Verve) 22/5/2017]

1981.36.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone axe head. The cutting edge is smooth. [MJD (Verve) 22/5/2017]
Long description
Stone axe head. The cutting edge is smooth. The stone is dark brown in colour. [MJD (Verve) 22/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
East Sepik Province Maprik Wosera
Person
Field collector Richard Lornie
PRM source Richard Lornie
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1970?, uncertain
Date collected
?1970 - 1980
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1981
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Ground
Dimensions
Length 101 mm, Width: max 38 mm, Thick: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1981.36.10

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe