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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden handle with a brass metal tip and two decorative collars. Long metal blade attached to the top of the handle, positioned at a right angle. The blade curved with a straight edge. A metal spike protrudes from the top of the handle. The background white with shadows. Axe by Maji Maji.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, brass
Culture:
Indian, Chota Nagpur
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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