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1913.31.76

Axe with heavy narrow iron blade and wooden handle, partly burnt and with burnt and incised triangle decoration. [El.B 09/07/2007]


1913.31.76

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe with heavy narrow iron blade and wooden handle, partly burnt and with burnt and incised triangle decoration. [El.B 09/07/2007]
Long description
The handle is straight with a bulbous top. The blade is square-sectioned, flattening towards the edge and narrowing to a spike at the opposite end which is stuck through the handle. The blade is incised with lines and triangles. [El.B 09/07/2007]
Geographical reference
Borno Fika
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Burnt, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork
Dimensions
Length: max 315 mm blade, Length: max 595 mm handle
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.31.76

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe