LUBA/SONGYE CURRENCY TRADE AXE NZAPPA ZAP IRON AFRICAN TRIBAL ARTIFACT HATCHET

Description

LUBA / SONGYE CURRENCY TRADE AXE NZAPPA ZAP IRON AXE AFRICAN TRIBAL ARTIFACT ART.
Item Type: Iron-headed Axe
Item Description: A long-handled, thin-bladed iron axe. The handle is made of wood with a dark patina and has a few small incised decorations around the axe head. The axe head has a little wobble but is firmly embedded in the wood handle. The blade is rusted and the handle looks worn. The blade of the axe has been bent at the lower edge.
Item Size:
Blade is approx 6.75 inches in total length
Handle is approx 15 inches long
Country or Region: DR Congo
Item Age: Early 20th century likely