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Ceremonial Axe, before 1916. iron, wood, and copper, Overall: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.); Handle: 43.2 cm (17 in.). Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.739. Copyrighted.

Ceremonial Axe

before 1916

Maker Unknown

African Art

Ceremonial Axe, before 1916. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye, 20th century. Iron, wood, and copper; overall: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.); handle: 43.2 cm (17 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.739
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
iron, wood, and copper
Medium
iron, wood, copper
Dimensions
Overall: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.); Handle: 43.2 cm (17 in.)
Departments
African Art
Accession Number
1916.739
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade
Rights Statement
Copyrighted

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