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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