Axe
AF2156B
From: South Africa | Dahomey | Benin
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF2156B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Fon | Bechuana |
Provenience | South Africa | Dahomey | Benin |
Section | African |
Materials | Iron | Wood |
Technique | Engraved |
Iconography | Bird |
Description | Battle axe. head engraved to represent a bird. Head of iron, handle wooden. Ceremmonial axe for the cult of Xevioso the Thunder God ( W. Fagg, Aug. 1958) |
Length | 49 cm |
Width | 3.8 cm |
Other Number | 255 - Other Number |
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