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2014.59.1

Polished and ground dark stone adze blade, rounded triangular shaped. Both the cutting edge and butt are chipped. [CW [OPS Move] 31/1/2017]

2014.59.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Polished and ground dark stone adze blade, rounded triangular shaped. Both the cutting edge and butt are chipped. [CW [OPS Move] 31/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Melanesia
Oceania > Melanesia
Person
PRM source Unknown Source
Date
Date collected
Unknown
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 12/06/2014
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Polished, Process Ground
Dimensions
Depth: max 22 mm, Width: max 80 mm, Length: max 165 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2014.59.1

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Adze, Axe

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