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Stone Tool - Partial Ground Edge Axe

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TitleStone Tool - Partial Ground Edge Axe Object TypeFirst NationsDescriptionThis highly polished partial ground edge axe head was found at Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra South in the late 1970s or early 1980s.

The axe head is broken on the diagonal and is likely made of basalt or ironstone. The tool has highly polished edges and has been shaped on all sides.DonorIrvine, Don

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Dimensions5cm x 5cm x 10cm

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CollectionFirst NationsObjectsLocalityLake Illawarra South

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Stone Tool - Partial Ground Edge Axe