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1925.29.58

Stone axe, imitating European steel axe blade.

1925.29.58

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone axe, imitating European steel axe blade.
Date
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Width: max 160 mm, Length: max 210 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.29.58 Other numbers: 244
Research and responses

The name Mangareva translates as ‘Manga’ (mountain) and ‘Reva’ (floating), or ‘floating mountain’. This is a reference to the higher peaks in the lagoon appearing to ‘float’ above the sea when approaching by boat because of the surrounding reefs and atolls. Information provided by James Flexner, University of Sydney.

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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