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adze, ceremonial

human history
  • Description

    ceremonial adze. purchased in Banbury. This adze was made of wood and lashed with sennit to attach the blade. It is highly decorated.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1938.16
  • Accession Date
    1938
  • Other Id

    23648 (ethnology)

  • Department

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