Axe
AF1246
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF1246 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Zappo-Zap |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Section | African |
Materials | Copper | Iron | Wood |
Description | Ceremonial. Copper, cylindrical handle; top end is rounded; rim of base is flared with a flat base; three bands of copper are found on body of handle; (handle is of wood with copper tacked over it); blade is of Iron and is ornately carved; fan-like shape; open work in center; three humand heads in relief-two on one side, one on other side. These axes were formerly carried in front of chiefs as insignia of the dignity; nowadays they are, however, made for export by the very clever Zappo-Zap smiths. |
Length | 33 cm |
Width | 16.5 cm |
Outside Diameter | 4 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
Other Number | 1227 - Other Number |
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