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Hand Ax

Maker Unknown, Papua New Guinea
MediumStone
Dimensions6 1/2” L x 3 1/2” W x 1 5/8” D
Credit LineTransfer from Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology Cambridge, England
Object numberOC1962.14.MAE
DescriptionSmooth speckled stone hand ax (celt) with one pointed and one blade end.
ClassificationsTools / Implements
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