Axe Head Item Number: Ie431 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Solid heavy greenish-brown stone ball with a red vein on one side. Some red dye on rough area.
History Of Use
Round axes were used in cannibal raids on neighbouring groups before the 'Rule of Law' was imposed from Australia c. 1967. These raids were carried out for the initiation of young men. Raids were also made to obtain women. These stone club heads come in a variety of shapes including round, star, diamond and pineapple, and were used for different purposes.
Cultural Context
warfare
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Paul Luoma before January 4, 1982
- Received from Paul Luoma (Donor) on January 4, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Paul Luoma
- Received from
- Paul Luoma (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before January 4, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on January 4, 1982
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0786/0003