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Axe - double masks
Object Number 17-41-50/B1834
Display Title Axe - double masks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Axe, copper wrapped handle, iron blade decorated with masks and twists
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basonge
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 39.7 x 22.1 x 4.3 cm (15 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B1834
Provenance
Collector Lt. G. Mackenzie (1880-1899)
Dealer William O. Oldman
Donor Donated by Mr. Oric Bates (07/1917)

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