Wooden axe handle

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Object Number 49-14-50/8086

Display Title Wooden axe handle

Descriptions

Inventory Description Handle, carved wood, one end with tapered knob

Classification

Handle

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Misuku

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Nyasaland

Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 72.5 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm (28 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 49-14-50/8086

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