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Ceremonial Axe (kilonda)

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Ceremonial Axe (kilonda)

Artist Songye artist

Dateearly 20th century

Associated withAfrica

MediumIron, copper, and wood

Dimensions25 1/8 x 16 15/16 in. (63.8 x 43.1 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Art Trust Fund Endowment

Object number2014.6

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