Head Axe
50-49-33
From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-33 |
| 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 without thumb piece; engraved head. Notice marks on handle; with some tribes this would indicate deeds of valour, of what it had accomplished. |
| Length | 57 cm |
| Width | 7.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
| Other Number | 168 - Other Number |
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