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Adze with Human-shaped Handle
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Adze with Human-shaped Handle

Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Mediumwood, ferrous metal, remnants of polychrome
DimensionsOverall: 40 x 8 x 25.5 cm (15 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGift from the Frum Collection, 1999
Category
    Object number99/466
    Place CreatedDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
    Location
    • Gallery 249 Murray Frum Gallery

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