Axe

70-25-1

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 70-25-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ashanti
Provenience Ghana
Culture Area Ashanti
Section African
Materials Brass
Description

Knob handle slightly damaged; shaft and knob appear hollow (wood? interior) an imitation wicker pattern on shaft; head off center with bottom edge decorated with wicker-like pattern in relief; working edge curved; opposite face also curved with squared top end; top edge curved.

Length 44.5 cm
Width 25 cm
Credit Line Gift of George D. Rodrigues, 1970

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