Hatchet or Axe

Sapo-Sapo, Songye people, African

Late 19th or early 20th century

Titles Hatchet or Axe (Descriptive)
Artist Nsapo-Nsapo people, Democratic Republic of the Congo / Songye people, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium steel and wood
Credit Line Gift of Jay Jacobs, 1967.110.25
Object Name hatchet
Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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