Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Axe

Physical Description

With blade of flaked quartzite. Haft of pliable piece of thin wood bent double upon itself, bound in two places with string. Additional fixity is given by the use of Porcupine grass resin at junction of haft with head. Sheath of bark bound with string and coated with white clay. (Register)

Primary Comments

Warramunga, Waagi, Arunta and other tribes. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

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Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X005153