Songye. <em>Axe</em>, 19th century. Copper alloy, wood, 9 1/16 x 15 9/16 in. (23 x 39.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.838. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.838_threequarter_PS5.jpg)

Axe

Artist:Songye

Medium: Copper alloy, wood

Geograhical Locations:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 9 1/16 x 15 9/16 in. (23 x 39.5 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 22.838

Image: CUR.22.838_threequarter_PS5.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum