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Object Number
2004.24.21608
Display Title
Ceremonial axe, carried before a Chief as a sign of authority
Descriptions
Subject
- Symbol
- Ritual
- Weapon
- Axe
- Ceremonial
Department
Photographic
Date
10/1953
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Mongo
- Luba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms
Kasai, east; Sankuru River
Materials
Negative, black and white
Dimensions
Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)
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