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1925.70.37

Axe with wooden club-like handle and iron blade. [MJD 14/08/2014]

1925.70.37

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe with wooden club-like handle and iron blade. [MJD 14/08/2014]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Kamba
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated, Process Socketed
Dimensions
Depth: max 60 mm, Length: max 520 mm, Width: max 280 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.70.37

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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