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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameAxe
axehead
412 531
Object NumberABDUA:5045
Other NumberF20
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionStone axe with 19th century handle that is flat, bent and tied
DimensionsL: 380 mm; B: 110 mm
Materialsstone, wood, veg fibre, string, gum
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Object Production Date1870-1900
Place KeyMelanesia, Australia, Victoria, Yarra River
Field CollectorRoss, Reverand W
Publication NoteReid 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 SourceRoss, Reverend William
Aquisition Date01/01/1920
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