Medicine Hammer

A hammer, made from a metal head, attached to a carved wooden handle. The British Museum catalogue describes this as a Leopard society hammer.

Further Information

• Type: Tools, implements, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Medicine Hammer
• Materials: Wood, Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 140mm [L] x 70mm [W] x 20mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1931
• Associated Places: Mendeland
• Associated People: E. S. Wales
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1931.1120.6

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