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

Adze with Human-shaped Handle

Creator Wongo peoples
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
Object number99/466
Place CreatedDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
LocationNot currently on display

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