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Ceremonial axe, two masks
Ceremonial axe, two masks
Object Number 17-41-50/B1837
Display Title Ceremonial axe, two masks
Descriptions
Object Description Ceremonial axe, two masks
Inventory Description Axe, copper handle, iron blade with twisted design and 2 masks
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kuba
  • Kuba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Kasai
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 41.6 x 25.4 x 4.5 cm (16 3/8 x 10 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-41-50/B1837
Provenance
Collector Lt. G. Mackenzie (1880-1899)
Donor Donated by Mr. Oric Bates (07/1917)

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