axes, tools, ceremonial object, tools, ceremonial, arms

Ceremonial Axe and Blade
Ceremonial axe and blade (separate) with three main coiled designs on axe. Axe is quite light in weight and designs appear to be carved into axe relief style. Original classification: "E: Adzes and Axes, farming implements"

Kiriwina Islands

stone, wood, metal (material)

carved, incised, forged (metal)

LDUEC-E.0079

UCL Ethnographic Collections