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1966.9.7

Axe-hammer with blade set in lump of spinifex gum on wooden handle. [FB 08/05/2014]

1966.9.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe-hammer with blade set in lump of spinifex gum on wooden handle. [FB 08/05/2014]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Unknown
Person
Field collector Alfred Watson Hands
PRM source Margaret Stuart Grace McLeod
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1887
Date collected
By 1887
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Material Resin Plant, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 420 mm, Width: max 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.9.7
Research and responses

Margaret S. McLeod's name is definitely spelt without the 'a' according to both OLIS and the British Library [AP 07/02/2007]

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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