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Aboriginal artist unknown. Early edge ground stone axe circa late 1800s, Arnhem land. Stone. 11.42 in. x 5.91 in. Handle is one piece of wood bent over axe head, with spinifex resin haft, and bush twine to lash handle. Painted ochre decorations. With stand

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