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Ceremonial Adze
Ceremonial Adze
Ceremonial Adze

Ceremonial Adze

Artist
Dateearly 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood sheathed in copper and copper blade
DimensionsH. 18 7/8 in. x Blade L. 12 3/16 in. (47.9 x 31 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Art Trust Fund Endowment
Object number2014.7
On View
Not on view
Collections
ProvenanceBert Garrebeek, Brussels; Ken Karner, South Africa; Colin Sayers, Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; Sale, Cape Town, Stephan Welz & Co., February 25–26, 2014, lot 615, sold to NCMA.
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