Artifact Record Details
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Basic Information |
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| Artifact Identification | Head axe (2004.11.0004) | |
| Classification | Science and Technology T&E : Armament-Edged : Head Axe | |
| Visual Description | Dark brown metal axe head attached to a smooth, wood and metal handle. Bladed edge is slightly slanted, and slightly wider than the base of the blade. Back of the axe head, opposite the blade, is long and pointed. | |
| Artist/Maker | None | |
| Geographic Location | Asia, Southeast, Republic of the Philippines, Bontoc Region, Northern Luzon, Island of Luzon | |
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| Culture | Bontoc, sub-group of Igorot | |
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Physical Analysis |
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| Dimension 1 (Length) | 43 cm | |
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 24 cm | |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.5 cm | |
| Weight | 902 g | |
| Measuring Remarks | None | |
| Materials | Metal, Wood | |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging, Carving, Assembling | |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A | |
Research Remarks |
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| Published Description | N/A | |
| Scholarly Notes | N/A | |
| Comparanda | N/A | |
| Bibliography | N/A | |
Artifact History |
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| Archaeological Data | N/A | |
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Charles Bur Harper | |
| Reproduction | No | |
| Reproduction Information | N/A | |