Skip to main content
Wooden axe handle - hand carved from one of hardest of local woods (tsanyi)
Wooden axe handle - hand carved from one of hardest of local woods (tsanyi)
Object Number 37-105-50/3133
Display Title Wooden axe handle - hand carved from one of hardest of local woods (tsanyi)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Handle, carved and pigmented wood, tapered to one end with bump on edge
Classification
  • Handle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batswa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 54.2 x 5.2 x 2.8 cm (21 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3133

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.