My Finds 0
Online Collections

Adze Blade

2013-18-43

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

View All (2) Object Images

151410
151413
Object Number 2013-18-43
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Tridacna Shell
Description

Adze blade. Quadrangular blade cut from near the hinge area of a giant clam (Tridacna sp.). Wavy exterior ridges of the clam shell on one face. Used in canoe building. Surface archaeological find.
Height 0.6 cm
Length 6.8 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 101 - Collector Number

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.