Axe

29-59-204

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-204
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Steel | Wood
Description

Wooden handle with carved head; steel blade. "Axe of a small soba used as a sign of authority when he goes on trips. Somewhat of the same type as the ordinary axe carried by the average native, but this is more highly carved, showing that it belonged to a man of authority." See 29-59-202

Length 42 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 22612 - Old Museum Number | 5 - Field No SF

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