Kirdi Ceremonial Axe #22W

front view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
back side of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
close up detail shot of handle on Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
front view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
front side view of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
back side of Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa
close up detail shot of handle on Kirdi Ceremonial Axe 2 from northeastern Nigeria, Africa

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).

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