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Object Number 49-14-50/8083
Display Title Wood and metal axe. Ifembi or Sembe
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Ifembi or Sembe
Inventory Description Ax, wood handle, cylindrical, split at bottom, flared iron blade inserted
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 63.8 x 21.5 x 4.9 cm (25 1/8 x 8 7/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8083

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