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adze-hatchet
Aguaruna adze metal ax blade. Point of blade is 3.5cm long. Opening at the base of the blade for a possible shaft to fit within. According to Dennis Olson: This is a small axe used to tap rubber trees when gathering sap, making rubber was of commercial value. The Aguarunas joke that the patrons had calibrated muscle as they could lift up a ball of rubber and "know" exactly what it weighed and would pay the Aguarunas accordingly.
Details
Catalog Number: A2007:4:250
Object Name: adze-hatchet
Artist/Maker:
- Artist: Aguaruna
Dimensions:
- Depth: 2.50 cm
- Length: 7.50 cm
- Width: 3.50 cm
World Region: South America
Culture Area: Amazonia