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Scepter for Hogon or blacksmith

Dogon

Artwork Details

Scepter for Hogon or blacksmith
20th century
Dogon
iron blade with leather wrapped wood handle
25 3/4 x 6 ¼ in. (65.5 x 16.0 cm); ; ;
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.47

Description

Axe with cylindrical shaft topped by an abstract head; semicircular forged iron blade with incised patterns; leather hand grip; wood, worn brown patina. [David Ackley]

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