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Heel axe

Characteristic tool on the Atlantic coast of Europe in this period. Its original use was for tree felling or cutting or perhaps as an ingot or medium of exchange.

Material 
Bronze
Cultural context 
Bronze Age
Measurements (cm) 
18,2 x 5,5

Location

  • Viladonga, 27259 - Castro de Rei (Lugo)
    Galicia, España
    N 43º 09' 38.97" W 7º 23' 19.32"
  • 982 870 160
  • museo.viladonga@xunta.gal

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