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1966.1.263

Narrow blade shaft penetrates wooden shaft. [RM [OPS move] 26/1/2017]

1966.1.263

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Collection type
Object
Description
Narrow blade shaft penetrates wooden shaft. [RM [OPS move] 26/1/2017]
Long description
Narrow blade shaft penetrates wooden shaft. Metal shaft widens from sloping shoulders. The blade is fan shaped and has a semicircular sharpened edge. Irregular cuts decorate blade mid rib and the edges of both sides of metal shaft. Wooden shaft with naturally formed knob bending away from the blade and in an almost extended plane. [RM [OPS move] 26/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Malawi
Africa > Eastern Africa > Malawi
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1911
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 55 mm, Width: max 230 mm, Length: max 580 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.263 Other numbers: 1928.85.25

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Axe

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