Ceremonial Axe
Toma / Mandingo / Malinke, Guinea / Liberia / Mali
Iron, wood
Early 20th century

This type of axe was reportedly used as a symbol of rank as well as a dance hatchet (Zirngibl, Rare African Short Weapons, 1983). 

17.25 in :: 44 cm (20.5 in :: 52 cm with spike in vertical position)

InventoryID #13-2391

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