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Adze Blade

2013-18-36

From: Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Ta

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-36
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Ta
Section Oceanian
Materials Mollusk Shell
Description

Adze blade made of an augur shell which has been cut in half and sliced at an angle across the wide end to make a cutting edge. Used in canoe building. Surface archaeological find.
Height 1.5 cm
Length 11.4 cm
Width 3.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 277 - Collector Number

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