Lot 86542

AN EAST AFRICAN WOOD AND IRON FIGHTING AXE Maas

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AN EAST AFRICAN WOOD AND IRON FIGHTING AXE Maas

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AN EAST AFRICAN WOOD AND IRON FIGHTING AXE
Maasai/Nandi, early 20th century
41 inches long (104.1 cm)

The axe with wood handle, iron arrow-form axe-head.

From the Toledo Museum of Natural History: The Personal Collection of Carl Akeley

Museum Inventory: # E 178

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AN EAST AFRICAN WOOD AND IRON FIGHTING AXE Maas

Name: AN EAST AFRICAN WOOD AND IRON FIGHTING AXE Maas
SKU: 12494341
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

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