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Ceremonial hatchet - part of witch doctor's equipment
Ceremonial hatchet - part of witch doctor's equipment
Object Number 37-105-50/3150
Display Title Ceremonial hatchet - part of witch doctor's equipment
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Xizezi
Inventory Description Ax, carved wood handle, polished, brass ring on end, iron blade, v-shaped
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batswa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of; Kambini
Materials Metal, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 63 x 16.3 x 3.1 cm (24 13/16 x 6 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3150

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