Axe

Accession Number
1998/1.90

Title
Axe

Artist(s)
Songye

Artist Nationality
Songye

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
metal blade with inlaid copper circles and wood handle

Dimensions
15 15/16 in x 8 7/8 in (40.5 cm x 22.5 cm)

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

Label copy
Songe, Zaire; classical axe with blade inlaid with copper disc. [David Ackley]

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Collection Area
African

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