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Executioner’s Ax

1985.11.0010

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Artifact Identification Executioner’s Ax   (1985.11.0010)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900
Culture Kalinga, sub-group of the Igorot

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 46.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 28.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.3 cm
Weight 645 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Iron, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Chased, Forging

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Jack Harlan
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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