Axe

16739

From: Johore | Malay Peninsula

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 16739
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Johore | Malay Peninsula
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Peel
Description

Wooden handle with a somewhat trapezoidal axe head secured to the handle with rattan and string bindings, which are now damaged. The axe head a central ridge that splits off into two ridges towards the corners of the bladed edge.

Length 37 cm
Width 18.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Sultan of Johore (through his agent Rounsevelle Wildman), 1893

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