Axe with winged blade with slightly concave edge, hafted onto a wooden haft with a ridged socket. The haft is bound with brass at both ends and below the blade. The haft is also bound with iron where it goes through the socket. [El.B 23/07/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Axe with winged blade with slightly concave edge, hafted onto a wooden haft with a ridged socket. The haft is bound with brass at both ends and below the blade. The haft is also bound with iron where it goes through the socket. [El.B 23/07/2007]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Odisha Ganjam
Cultural groups: Khond
Person: Field collector J. Strode Wilson; Field collector John Strode Wilson; PRM source J. Strode Wilson; PRM source John Strode Wilson
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1894
Date collected: By 1894
Acquisition information: Donated: 1894
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Brass Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions: Length: max 942 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1894.32.64

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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