Adze

1971.12.0028

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Artifact Identification Adze   (1971.12.0028)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Woodworking T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 1900–1971
Culture Kamba

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 41.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 18.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.7 cm
Weight 326 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Iron, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Carved
Munsell Color Information Strong Yellowish Brown (7.5YR5/6) -ns Dark Brown ( 7.5YR2/2) -ns White ( N9) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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