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Obsidian dagger from the Admiralty Islands

This dagger is a typical example of the use of obsidian for the blades of daggers or spears.

Obsidian dagger from the Admiralty Islands
Collection Number H0136821
Artefact Dagger
Location Admiralty Islands, Bismarck Archipelago
Materials Obsidian, Resin-Guinea plum pulp
Dimensions/Weight H: 1.9 cm / W: 5.1 cm / D: 23.2 cm / Wght: 105.7 g

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