Adze, wood handle, perforated w/ iron squared blade w/ spiked end thru handle

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Object Number 08-25-50/73554

Display Title Adze, wood handle, perforated w/ iron squared blade w/ spiked end thru handle

Descriptions

Inventory Description Adze, wood handle, perforated w/ iron squared blade w/ spiked end thru handle

Classification

Adze

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Bantu speaking peoples

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Uganda

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 58.1 x 20 x 4.8 cm (22 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 08-25-50/73554

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