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
- 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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