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Ceremonial Axe
Culture
Songye
Date
Early 20th century
Origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Wood, brass, iron
Dimensions
15 x 10 7/16 in. (38.1 x 26.5 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object number
1954.145.89
NOT ON VIEW
Collections
African
Last Updated
10/25/24
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