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Hatchet for work of wooden handle and metal axe. Mpini- handle; Liwago - axe; (n
Hatchet for work of wooden handle and metal axe. Mpini- handle; Liwago - axe; (n
Object Number 49-14-50/8388
Display Title Hatchet for work of wooden handle and metal axe. Mpini- handle; Liwago - axe; (n
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Mpini; Liwago
Object Description Hatchet for work of wooden handle and metal axe. Mpini- handle; Liwago - axe; (name same as hatchet for dancing 50/8389)
Inventory Description Ax, carved wooden handle with triangular flat iron blade inserted in end.
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yao
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Mtimbuka; Fort Johnston, near
Materials Iron, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 75 x 23 x 5.2 cm (29 1/2 x 9 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8388

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