Adze Blade

2013-18-48

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-48
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Tridacna Shell
Description

Adze blade. Flat blade cut from the hinge area of a giant clam (Tridacna sp.). Used in canoe building. Surface archaeological find.

Height 1.1 cm
Length 9.5 cm
Width 5.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 267 - Collector Number

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