A NEPHRITE AXE HEAD OR BLADE, of oval form, each side cut with depressions, poss…

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A NEPHRITE AXE HEAD OR BLADE, of oval form, each side cut with depressions, possibly Aboriginal. 10 cms diam.

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A NEPHRITE AXE HEAD OR BLADE, of oval form, each side cut wi

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