Skip to main content
Object Number
09-5-50/74495
Display Title
Hatchet
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ax, iron blade, triangular with curved edge, inserted into wood handle
Classification
- Axe
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Mashona?
- Zulu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
South Africa
Africa / Zimbabwe
Africa / Zimbabwe
Materials
Iron, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 64.5 x 19.8 x 3.7 cm (25 3/8 x 7 13/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
09-5-50/74495
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49-14-50/8388 | Hatchet for work of wooden handle and metal axe. Mpini- handle; Liwago - axe; (n |
Axe
|
Nyasaland
| |
| 47-54-70/2565 | Hatchet - club (wood) |
Axe
|
Pentecost Island?
| |
| 49-14-50/8387 | Thatching hatchet - wood and metal. Chikwakwa |
Axe
|
Nyasaland
| |
| 30-32-50/B4668 | Hatchet, idemo |
Axe
|
Igali
| |
| 17-41-50/B1864 | Axe or hatchet |
Axe
|
Zaire
| |
| 40-2-60/6085 | Hatchet - pronged metal blade hafted to long wooden shaft |
Raw Material
Axe |
Vietnam
| |
| 37-105-50/3150 | Ceremonial hatchet - part of witch doctor's equipment |
Axe
|
Africa
| |
| 49-14-50/8389 | Hatchet for work of wooden handle and metal axe. Mpini- handle; Liwago - axe; (n |
Axe
|
Nyasaland
| |
| 994-15-10/74747 | War axe |
Axe
|
Florida
| |
| 17-41-50/B1571 | Ceremonial axe |
Axe
|
Congo
| |
| 24-48-60/D2237 | Iron axe with handle |
Axe
|
Siberia
| |
| 32-68-70/D4032 | stone hatchet handle |
Axe
|
Western Australia
Kimberley |