Prestige Axe

Accession Number
1998/1.110

Title
Prestige Axe

Artist(s)
Lozi

Artist Nationality
Lozi (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
metal blade with bands of woven metal on wood handle

Dimensions
29 1/2 in x 6 7/8 in (75 cm x 17.5 cm)

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


Label copy
Zulu, S. Africa; axe of "battle" type; handle with bands of woven wire. [David Ackley]

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Collection Area
African

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