Axe
AF2156A
From: Dahomey | South Africa | Benin
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF2156A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Fon | Bechuana |
| Provenience | Dahomey | South Africa | Benin |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Iron | Wood |
| Technique | Engraved |
| Description | Battle axe: head engraved with a hand. Head of iron, handles wood. Ceremonial axe for the cult of Xevioso- the Thunder God ( W. Fagg, Aug 1958) |
| Length | 49 cm |
| Width | 3.8 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
| Other Number | 239 - Other Number |
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