Head Axe

50-49-30

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 50-49-30
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kalinga
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Broad head with edge projection 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. Handle: Bontoc; blade: Kalinga-made by Baliwang.

Length 53.5 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 166 - Other Number

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