Trade Axe Item Number: C1377 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Trade axe with a diamond and zig-zag pattern created from woven black and natural coloured rattan covering the extended butt end that flares at the very back. The head flares outwards and has a curved edge. The handle is tapered to a rounded point and unfinished.
Item History
- Made in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Alexander Maggs before June 1968
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Alexander Maggs (Seller) during June 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Alexander Maggs
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Alexander Maggs (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1968
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 67
- Accession Number
- 0144/0005