Kirdi Ceremonial Axe #SWZ

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front view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
back side of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
close up detail shot of handle on Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 with two other artifacts from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
kirdi-ceremonial-axe-nigeria-primitive-african-art-morgan-oaks-gallery-1.jpg
front view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
back side of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
close up detail shot of handle on Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.
Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 1 with two other artifacts from northeastern, Nigeria, Africa.

Kirdi Ceremonial Axe #SWZ

$450.00

  • Northeastern Nigeria

  • Early 20th century

  • 16.5 x 7.5 in. / 42 x 19 cm

  • Height on custom display stand: 17.75 in. / 45 cm

This type of axe was carried by women during dances organizaed for the celebration of the harvest. The stem is twisted spirally and the cone-shaped end functioned as a grip (Ballarini, The Perfect Form, 2009).

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