Kirdi Ceremonial Axe #22W
Kirdi Ceremonial Axe #22W
$450.00
Northeastern Nigeria
Early 20th century
16 x 7.5 in. / 41 x 19 cm
Height on custom display stand: 17.5 in. / 44 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).
Domestic shipping included. International shipping quoted separately.