Ceremonial Axe
Chokwe / Lwena, Angola
Iron, wood, sinew
Early 20th century

The girth of the stem or base of this axe blade is substantial, and probably caused the break that can be seen on both sides of the axe head. The sinew seems to be an indigenous repair the preserved this example. 

17 in :: 43 cm

InventoryID #13-2240

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