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1924.30.40

Faceted stone axe, with nine sides. The cutting edge of the axe has been weathered by the river. The axe has been broken accross the bottom. The stone is light yellowish grey in colour. [FC 21/8/2009]

1924.30.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Faceted stone axe, with nine sides. The cutting edge of the axe has been weathered by the river. The axe has been broken accross the bottom. The stone is light yellowish grey in colour. [FC 21/8/2009]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Ofin [Offin] River
Person
Field collector O.H. Reynard
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Width: max 25 mm, Length: max 60 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.30.40

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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