Accession Number
1998/1.51

Title
Prestige Axe

Artist(s)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
iron or steel blade with wood handle

Dimensions
15 3/16 in x 7 1/16 in (38.5 cm x 18 cm)

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

Label copy
Axe with cylindrical shaft topped by flattened "head"; short widely flaring blade of forged iron or steel with incised patterns; face with fine diamond patterning; head topped with hatched coiffure or hat with falling "tail"; wood handle with brown glossy patina. [David Ackley]

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
axe

Collection Area
African

Rights
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