Accession Number
1998/1.49

Title
Prestige Axe

Artist(s)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
iron or steel blade with wood handle

Dimensions
13 3/8 in x 11 7/8 in (34 cm x 30.2 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich

Label copy
Axe with cylindrical shaft widening to a flattened diamond shape at top with two small heads in deep relief one on either side; straight, flowing blade of forged iron or steel; incised patterns at butt of shaft; wood handle with black, crusty patina. [David Ackley]

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Collection Area
African

Rights
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