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Iron axe or adze
Object Number 20-29-50/B2331
Display Title Iron axe or adze
Descriptions
Inventory Description Adz, carved cylindrical handle, angled, iron blade inserted, tapered, flattened
Classification
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Fang
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 17 x 3.2 cm (10 5/8 x 6 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 20-29-50/B2331

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