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Adze Blade

2013-18-41

From: Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Oneop

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-41
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Oneop
Section Oceanian
Materials Tridacna Shell
Description

Adze blade. Quadrangular blade cut from the hinge area of a giant clam (Tridacna sp.). Used in canoe building. Surface archaeological find.
Height 2 cm
Length 13.6 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 207 - Collector Number

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