Wedge or Chisel

African

  • Titles Wedge or Chisel (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 6 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. (17.1 x 9.8 x 3.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.242
  • Work Type wedge or chisel
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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Cylindrical, wrought-iron staff with twisted section mid-way on shaft, ending in flat, adze-like blade at bottom. Staff surmounted by equestrian figure; horse's legs merge into u-shape, which merges with staff.
Mask (ntomo), Bamana people, Mali, African, wood, horn, pitch, seed, cowrie shell
Large round jar with foot, narrows slightly toward the bottom. Raised ridge around widest portion of vessel. Shoulder decorated with groups of angled and curved parallel incised lines; bottom half with incised geometric patterns. Reddish color with fire clouds.
Hoe or Currency Blade, African, iron