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Battle axe
Medium: Wood, metal
Classification: Weapons and Ammunition
Credit Line: Gift of Ann E.Catlin
Object number: 1937.52.26
DescriptionBattle-axe, African, probably southeastern. Wooden handle with triangular steel blade. Handle reinforced with wide bands of steel, copper, and brass wire woven in a spiral design. Head of handle completely covered with woven wire and decorated with what appears to be a watch stem. Hole bored thru grasping end of handle with wire run thru it apparently to aid in carrying or for suspension.
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