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Object Number
30-66-50/H1286
Display Title
Ceremonial axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Axe, flat flared curved metal blade inserted into carved wood handle
Classification
- Axe
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Wanyamwezi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Tanzania
Materials
Wood, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 75.8 x 23.5 x 3 cm (29 13/16 x 9 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
H/ 1286
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