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1884.21.35

Axe-adze with heavy rectangular blade that is triangular in long section, with a square tang in an iron-plated socket with wooden haft. [SM 25/07/2007]

1884.21.35

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe-adze with heavy rectangular blade that is triangular in long section, with a square tang in an iron-plated socket with wooden haft. [SM 25/07/2007]
Long description
Axe-adze with heavy rectangular blade that is triangular in long section, with a square tang in an iron-plated socket with wooden haft. The blade is reversible i.e. it can be used as an axe or an adze. [SM 25/07/2007]
Geographical reference
Philippines
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Philippines
Mindanao Island
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 652 mm, Width: max 212 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.21.35 PR Cat other PR nos: 952

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Axe, Adze

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