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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ritual Ax
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ritual Ax

Maker Yoruba Artist , Owo
Datelate 19th century-early 20th century
Made/manufacturedOndo, Africa
MediumWood, iron, pigment
Dimensions20 x 2 9/16 x 11 3/16 in. (50.8 x 6.5 x 28.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rodney D. McGalliard in honor of Dr. Robin Poynor
Object number1993.12.5
Collections
DescriptionWith wood haft sculpted with a standing figure holding a sash at the front, neck rings, scarifications, and dentate coiffure, with flaring iron blade emerging from a terminal carved with a guilloche design, and with a fine glossy patina.
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