Battle axe

Description

Battle-axe with crescentic iron blade with long tang and wooden handle covered with plaited brass wire: Africa, Malawi, Shire Highlands

Museum reference

A.1894.61

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Battle axe

Production information

Shire Highlands, Malawi, Eastern Africa

Materials

Iron, Wood, Wire, brass

Physical description

Crescentic iron blade with long tang; wooden handle covered with plaited brass wire