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Used in wars or by people in positions of authority. It has a triangular blade and a wooden handle adorned with braided brass wire. Sold to the National Museum by Frenchman Albert Mocquerys in 1902.

Details

  • Title: Axe No.2
  • Creator Lifespan: 1901/1902
  • Rights: Copyright © 2017 Museu Nacional/UFRJ
  • Setor: Etnologia
  • Sala de Exposição: Kumbukumbu - África, Memória e Patrimônio
  • Local de Coleta/Origem: Shona. Bacia do rio Zambeze.
  • Data de Origem/Produção: Século XIX.
  • Area de Conhecimento: Antropologia

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