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Tridacna Shell adze blade

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE012879; Tridacna Shell adze blade ; view 1

FE012879; Tridacna Shell adze blade ; view 2

FE012879; Tridacna Shell adze blade ; view 3

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item details

NameTridacna Shell adze blade

ProductionSolomon Islands

Materialsshell white

DimensionsOverall: 40mm (width), 101mm (length), 20mm (depth)

Registration NumberFE012879

Credit linePurchased 2014

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Category

Intended for: carving
Made of: shell white
Influenced by: technology
Oceanic
Solomon Islander

Place

Made in: Solomon Islands
Depicts: Solomon Islands

People & Organisations

Belonged to: Dr Foss Leach