Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
metal and wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 34 1/4 × 11/16 × 1 in. (87 × 1.8 × 2.5 cm)
Description
A broadaxe for hewing. The axe has a rusty, metal head and a carved wooden handle. The axe blade is curved cutting edge that ends in a rounded point at the top and a squared edge on the bottom. The back of the blade curves towards a thick, center eye. The eye has an ovular opening and a flat back edge. The handle is constructed from light colored wood. There is dark staining above and below the axe head. The shaft is flat and elongate with rounded edges that widens at the top where the eye rests and near the bottom. The handle has a horizontal split just below the axe head.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
axes (tools)
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.38
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51260fe89-0e12-4478-922f-78e25ed32a7a

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