Minneapolis Institute of Art

Prestige Battle Axe

Probably Fipa artist; or Rungu artist

Date: 20th century
Medium: Wood, metal, beads
Culture: probably Fipa or Rungu
Department: Arts of Global Africa
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art

probably Fipa or Rungu, Tanzania, Africa Dimensions: 17-3/4 x 1-1/2 x 9 in. (45.1 x 3.8 x 22.9 cm)

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