Janus Headed Axe / Artist Unknown, African, Luba Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Accession Number
- 1998/1.70
- Title
- Janus Headed Axe
- Artist Nationality
- Congolese (Zairean)
- Medium and Support
- metal blade with carved wood handle
- Object Creation Date
- 20th century
- Credit Line
- Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
- Dimensions
- 34.5 cm x 17.8 cm (13 9/16 in. x 7 in.)
- Century
- 20th century
- Primary Keywords
- head
- Secondary Keywords
- biological components
- components
- components and systems
- components by specific context
- objects we use
- the human body
- upper body
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- Collection
- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Image Size
- 1491 x 979
- File Size
- 130 KB
- Record
- 1998/1.70
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"Janus Headed Axe; Artist Unknown, African, Luba Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1998-sl-1.70/1998_1.70.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 19, 2024.