Witch Doctors Hoe

NameWitch Doctors Hoe

Place madeGhana, Western Africa, Africa

Mediumhardwood, gesso, cloth

Dimensionsoverall: 57 CM L X 43 CM W (FROM TIP OF HORNS TO END OF "BLADE")

Credit LineEloisa Jones

Object numberA.1971.19.60

DescriptionCarved from large, single block of stringly hardwood although completed piece is thin. In form of horned ruminant with the hoe "blade" projecting from mouth. Painted black, red and white. Painted areas are not water soluble.

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