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  • Other Name

    adze

  • Description

    adze. Quadrangular cross section. Butt differentiated from blade at shoulders. Butt reduced in width. Straight poll. Bevel is straight with no line of demarcation. Cutting edge is straight with evidence of use-wear and small flakes detached along the edge. Surface is polished on the bevel and front of adze. bruised on the back and sides

  • Accession Number
    1928.136
  • Accession Date
    1928
  • Other Id

    2464.5 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Archaeology

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  • adze, 1928.136, 2464.5, Photographed by Andrew Hales, 28 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1928.136, 2464.5, Photographed by Andrew Hales, 28 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1928.136, 2464.5, Photographed by Andrew Hales, 28 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • adze, 1928.136, 2464.5, Photographed by Andrew Hales, 28 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply

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