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Thatching hatchet - wood and metal. Chikwakwa
Thatching hatchet - wood and metal. Chikwakwa
Object Number 49-14-50/8387
Display Title Thatching hatchet - wood and metal. Chikwakwa
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Chikwakwa
Inventory Description Ax, carved wooden handle, rectangular iron blade inserted 1 end, rusted.
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Lambia
  • Yao
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Mtimbuka; Fort Johnston, near
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 39 x 16.5 x 4.3 cm (15 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8387

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