Head Axe
50-49-31
From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-31 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Kalinga |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood |
| Description | Broad head with edge projecting in a point farthest from handle; much longer and thinner point on opposite side; decided concave cutting edge; handle fairly long with projection (thumb piece) on one side. Decoration on shaft of brass and iron with carving on wooden part. Purchased from Bontoc, but knife is Kalinga in every detail except for the carving. |
| Height | 57.5 cm |
| Width | 7.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
| Other Number | 164 - Other Number |
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