Accession No
D 1932.1 B
Description
War axe. The axehead is made of metal, with a curved axehead and a tang tapering to a point; the axehead is thrust through the handle. The handle is curved at the top, tapering to the body which has a circular cross-section. The handle is decorated with grooves and triangles.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Tanganyika Territory; Tanzania; Bukoba Province; Busubi
Period
Source
Hall, Robert de Zouche [depositor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
D 1932.1 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
580mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description for D 1932.1 A-B reads: 'Two war axes of Buha type, made in Busubi. Bukoba prov. Tanganyika Terr. There is no type of axe peculiar to Busubi. Cost of an axe is one hoe or 1 shilling.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
War axe. The axehead is made of metal, with a curved axehead and a tang tapering to a point; the axehead is thrust through the handle. The handle is curved at the top, tapering to the body which has a circular cross-section. The handle is decorated with grooves and triangles.
Event Date 4/4/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:296084
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