Head Axe

50-49-28

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Oliwa
Object Number 50-49-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kalinga
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Broad head with edge projection in a point farthest from the handle; much longer and thinner point on opposite end; decided concave cutting edge; wooden handle quite long with projection (thumb piece) on one side; silver and brass bands on the handle. Handle good quality; blade not well made.

Height 52 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 161 - Other Number

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