Adze Blade

2013-18-46

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-46
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Tridacna Shell
Description

Adze blade. Small flat rectangular blade cut from the hinge area of a giant clam (Tridacna sp.). Used in canoe building. Surface archaeological find.

Height 0.8 cm
Length 6.7 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 246 - Collector Number

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