Prestige Axe

Accession Number
1998/1.100

Title
Prestige Axe

Artist(s)
Bamana

Artist Nationality
Bamana

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
metal blade with wood handle with metal studs

Dimensions
22 1/16 in x 8 7/8 in (56 cm x 22.5 cm)

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

Label copy
Bambara, Mali; axe with Segu-style head; wood metal studs. [David Ackley]

Primary Object Classification
Arms and Armor

Primary Object Type
ax

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
Bamana
axes (tools)
ceremonial axes
metalwork (visual works)

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