Summary
This stone is from an axe or hatchet and has the remnants of the fibre binding and resin used to attach it to a wooden handle.
Physical Description
A stone axe head with remnants of resin over vegetable fibre. The handle is missing.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Axe, hafted
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Maker
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Date Produced
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Collector
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Date Collected
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Object Measurements
185 mm (Length), 105 mm (Width), 60 mm (Height)
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Keywords
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Acquisition Information
Donation from R D. Boys, 23 Apr 1920
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Type of item
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Discipline
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands