Copper studded handle of hammer - used to kill the chicken by breaking its throa – Objects

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Object Number 37-77-50/2914

Display Title Copper studded handle of hammer - used to kill the chicken by breaking its throa

Descriptions

Object Description Copper studded handle of hammer - used to kill the chicken by breaking its throat with back of handle

Inventory Description Hammer handle, carved wood, incised, metal bands and studs, head missing

Classification

Raw Material
Hammer

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Mano

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of

Materials Wood, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 21.3 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm (8 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-77-50/2914

Provenance

Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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