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Elbow Adze Handle

1998.19.0292

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Elbow Adze Handle   (1998.19.0292)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Woodworking T&E
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Enga? Papuan, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 53.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.5 cm
Weight 526 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Moderate Brown (5YR 4/4) -Top of adze. Strong Brown (5YR 3/6) -Lower handle. Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/6) -Carved part of adze.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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