Axe Head Item Number: K5.162 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Axe head with overall triangular shape. Edges flare slightly at curved blade edge.
Item History
- Made in South Africa between 1850 and 1900
- Collected between 1899 and 1902
- Owned by Edmond M. Wilmot
- Owned by Eric H. W. Husband before 1958
- Received from Eric H. W. Husband (Donor) during 1958
What
- Name
- Axe Head
- Identification Number
- K5.162
- Type of Item
- axe head
- Material
- iron metal ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- forged
- Overall
- height 4.6 cm, width 15.4 cm, depth 0.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- Edmond M. Wilmot and Eric H. W. Husband
- Received from
- Eric H. W. Husband (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Collection Date
- between 1899 and 1902
- Ownership Date
- before 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during 1958
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair