Wedge or Chisel

African

  • Titles Wedge or Chisel (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 7 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 in. (18.4 x 8.6 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.233
  • Work Type wedge or chisel
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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Staff surmounted by the double axe motif, stylized reference to the thunderbolt believed to be hurled from the skies by Shango, with kneeling female figure.
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Phallic-shaped vessel with flared opening at the base, covered with patterns of reticulated ridges and raised bumps