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Place of origin
Kenya (possibly)
Baule artist, Côte d’Ivoire
Ceremonial Axe
Date
ca. 20th c.
Medium
wood, with woven fiber sheath
Dimensions
object: 19 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (48.9 x 19.7 cm)
Classification
RITUAL OBJECTS
Credit Line
SBMA, Gift of Mr. William Serna
Object number
1972.6.1b
Collection
African
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