Axe Item Number: 636/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Object is both a spear and an axe. Part a is the axe handle with a spear tip inserted in the top. Part b is the axe blade which fits through a horizontal slot in the handle. Handle is stained dark brown from top to bottom on one side.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected between 1940 and 1966
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before May 22, 1980
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on May 22, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Chokwe ?
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- between 1940 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 22, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on May 22, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0636/0002 a-b