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Artwork-code: |
TOBO-00540 |
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Category: |
Original Works of Art |
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Description: |
Cremation axe, used in prewar Bali at funeral rituals. |
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Period: |
1920-1940 |
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Comment: |
This axe was used during funeral ceremonies. After the body was burned, tis axe was used to cut the remaining bones in smaller pieces.
One side of the axe has a sharp ridge, the other side was used to saw the bigger parts of the skeleton. |
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Height in cm: |
9 |
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Width in cm: |
43 |
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Depth in cm: |
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Signature present: |
No signature |
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Signature: |
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Location signature: |
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Quality: |
Very good quality |
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Remarks: |
In good condition |
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Artist: |
Unknown
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