| Object Number | P2126 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | New Caledonia |
| Date Made | before 1911 |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Stone | Wood | Coconut Shell | Cotton |
| Description | Ceremonial axe. Flat oval blade of greenstone (jadeite) found in the serpentine formation of New Caledonia and, especially, on a small island off the south coast. Base a half coconut shell, covered with blue cotton trade cloth and cord of flying fox fur. Tassels of twisted flying fox fur with white cowrie shells. Shaft wrapped with blue cotton trade cloth. At top, near blade, a carved human face. A symbol of rank and authority carried by chiefs. |
| Height | 55 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman; Subscription of Herbert L. Clark in memory of Edward W. Clark, 1911 |
| Other Number | 14605 - Dealer's Number |
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