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Adze

Dogon, 1866-1932

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Dogon

Adze

Dogon, 1866-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, iron, encrustation, 18 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 2 9/16 in. (47 × 9.5 × 6.5 cm.)
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 1995.145
Handle has 3 human figures on back; knob with point on top; incised designs. Adze with iron blade. Wooden handle has three human figures on back, and knob with point on top; incised design on front of handle and on back below figures.
Ex coll: James Willis, San Francisco

Inscribed: Orange sticker, '466'

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