Accession Number
1998/1.96

Title
Adze

Artist(s)
Mossi

Artist Nationality
Mossi

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
iron blade with wood handle

Dimensions
14 3/4 in x 12 1/4 in (37.5 cm x 31.2 cm)

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

Label copy
Cameroon/Nigeria border area; small adze with wooden handle incised with fine geometric patterns; forged iron blade. [David Ackley]

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
adze

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
Mossi
Objects We Use
adze
adzes
iron (metal)
metalwork (visual works)