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1954.5.77

Axe for tapping gum, with wooden handle inserted in shaft-hole in metal blade. The butt is covered with white metal. [MJD 14/08/2014]

1954.5.77

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe for tapping gum, with wooden handle inserted in shaft-hole in metal blade. The butt is covered with white metal. [MJD 14/08/2014]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Darfur El Fasher
Cultural groups
Tama
Person
Maker Tama
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised, Process Covered
Dimensions
Length: max 510 mm, Depth: max 27 mm, Width: max 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.5.77 Other numbers: 37D.62A

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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