Axe Handle
50-30-3B
From: India | Khasi Hills
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Ka Wait Lynghut |
| Object Number | 50-30-3B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian |
| Provenience | India | Khasi Hills |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Iron | Wood |
| Description | The wooden handle is roughly oval, tapering slightly towards grip. 2 woven bamboo bands strengthen handle near insertion of blade and in the middle. The overall shape of the hafted axe is gently concave-convex. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from U. R. Ehrenfels, 1950 |
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