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Adze Handle

1998.19.0996

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Adze Handle   (1998.19.0996)
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 Papuan, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 31.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 156 g
Measuring Remarks Rawhide ties not included in measurements. - PFO, 6/21/2000
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Drilling
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5YR 6/4) -Handle. Strong Brown (5YR 4/8) -Center stripe. Pale Orange Yellow (10YR 8/4) -Leather string.

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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