TOMAHAWK
H1989.500
Metal axe with curved blade and flat head. Rectangular shaped wooden handle. Area of galvanized wire wrapped near axe-head, 3.5 cm deep. "W. GILPIN / MADE IN ENGLAND" stamped on head. The upper part of the handle was wired to prevent wear on the handle.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.500 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 Mar 1989 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | steel, galvanized iron wire, wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Iron/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Wire/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 370mm |
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| width | 126mm |
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| height | 28mm |
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