Hafted Polished Stone Axe
Northern Territory
Australia
not dated
Green stone, resin, wood, and rawhide
Overall: 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Acquired by exchange from the Australian Museum, Sydney, Australia
51.8.12664
Geography
Place Made: Australia, Oceania
Period
20th century
Object Name
Armament
Research Area
Oceania
Not on view
Provenance
The Australian Museum, Sydney, Australia; acquired by present collection in exchange no. 46, 1951.
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