Axe Item Number: K4.126 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Axe with L-shaped wooden handle and triangular blade with curved blade edge. The handle shaft cuves slightly and the top of the handle is burnt to a dark brown finish. The blade has an incised design on both faces of two zigzag lines joined by short vertical lines.
History Of Use
Used in rituals, sacrifices, etc.
Item History
- Made in Zimbabwe
- Collected between 1956 and 1965
- Owned by Marie-Claire Delahaye before November 1969
- Received from Marie-Claire Delahaye (Donor) during November 1969
What
Who
- Culture
- Barotse
- Previous Owner
- Marie-Claire Delahaye
- Received from
- Marie-Claire Delahaye (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zimbabwe
When
- Collection Date
- between 1956 and 1965
- Ownership Date
- before November 1969
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1969
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0158/0008