Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Axe |
axehead |
412 531 |
Object Number | ABDUA:5045 |
Other Number | F20 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | Stone axe with 19th century handle that is flat, bent and tied |
Dimensions | L: 380 mm; B: 110 mm |
Materials | stone, wood, veg fibre, string, gum |
Condition | Good |
Completeness | Complete |
Object Production Date | 1870-1900 |
Place Key | Melanesia, Australia, Victoria, Yarra River |
Field Collector | Ross, Reverand W |
Publication Note | Reid 1912, Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropological Museum, University of Aberdeen, 20. Sculthorpe & Morphy (2021) Ancestors, artefacts, empire:indigenous Astralia in British and Irish Museums,London, British Museum Press: 160. |
Aquisition Source | Ross, Reverend William |
Aquisition Date | 01/01/1920 |