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1931.87.126

Axe, with iron blade and cane handle.

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1931.87.126

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe, with iron blade and cane handle.
Cultural groups
Garo
Person
Field collector George David Walker
PRM source George David Walker
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Cane Plant, Material Resin Plant, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Length: max 590 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.87.126 Other numbers: 21
Research and responses

Related Documents File - List of Garo specimens: "... 21. Axe (rengsok)...". Information given in the accompanying notes (21-22): "See notes p.8." [RDF below]. [CF 10/5/2001]

Related Documents File - The RDF also contains notes on the Garo: social organisation, housing, religious practices, physical appearance, agriculture, weapons, etc. and a word list. On pp. 8-9, Walker notes that "Axes are of two kinds. In one the edge of the blade is inserted by a tang into the handle [insert] Phasrok [end insert]... In the other kind the blade increases in thickness from the edge till at its base it forms a ring 1 3/4" in diameter into which a handle is inserted, the head of the handle being split by a wedge to keep it firm [insert] Nagap [end insert]." [CF 10/5/2001]

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Axe

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