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Object Number 29-4-50/H839
Display Title Axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ax, carved wooden handle, cylindrical, with small triangular iron blade.
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Northeastern: Aruwimi; middle Uele River region
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 14.9 x 3.2 cm (20 1/16 x 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H839

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