Adze Item Number: Aa7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Natural light brown branch in an adze shape. Dark metal blade hammered to form a one-piece blade and socket at one end into which the short arm of the branch is inserted.
History Of Use
Used by men for carving river boats called "makoros".
Cultural Context
woodworking
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
Who
- Culture
- Hambukushu ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0287/0007