Object Number: MIPCM 206.009

Object Name: Axe

Collection: Goldie Objects Collection

Description: Southeast coast.
Collected c. 1876–1890.
Donated by Mr & Mrs Goldie, Ferry Road,
Millport, 1978.

Wooden adze; cane strip and woven and plaited fibre binding would have once held the green stone head in place (head is now loose). 47 x 25 x 12 cm.

Notes: Typical of wooden adzes from the southeast coast of New Guinea.

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