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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Songye people
Title:Ceremonial Axe
Date Made:ca. 1900-1950
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wrought iron blade; wooden handle wrapped in sheet copper
Place Made:Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Measurements:9 3/4 in.; 24.765 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1979.134
Credit Line:Gift of Peter Marks, Class of 1956, and Mrs. Marks
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
twisted sections and a human head punch marks on blade

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