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man's prestige ax in the form of a gun and animals

early 20th century

Mwera

2001.7

On display in W303.c3

ivoryboneironwood

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Artwork Details

Culture
Creation Date
early 20th century
Materials
wood, ivory or bone inlays with iron blade
Object Types
axes {weapons}
Dimensions

30 x 9-3/4 x 1-1/4 in.

Accession Number
2001.7
Credit Line

Russell and Becky Curtis Art Purchase Endowment Fund

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

African Art

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