Axe Description The axe’s wooden handle is attached to a blade of decorated iron and a sheathing of patterned copper – both metals being rare and expensive. The axe symbolised the potency of a ruler’s power and emphasised their authority in long distance trade. Accession Loan No. 91/1932/48 Collection Class Personal objects Common Name axe Simple Name axe Full Name ceremonial axe Dimensions whole length 355 mm; whole W 207 mm Cultural Group Songye Production Year High 1932 Production Parish Nsapo Production Country Congo, Democratic Republic of Production Area Region Central Africa Production Continent Africa Family Group Material copper; iron Collection Area Region CENT Collection Continent Africa Tell Us What You Think Click here to cancel reply. Subject to approval, your name and blog comment will be made public. Any comment replies will also be public. Your email address will never be published. If you wish to contact us privately, please use the Contact form. Required fields are marked * Name* Email* Website Comment
