1933.59.35

Agricultural implement from Bornu or Bauchi regions of northern Nigeria. Crude iron blade with a wide blunt edge; the tang fits into a simply carved wooden handle which is 'elbow' shaped and expands slightly at the butt. Collected by Lieut Col Robert L. Beasley DSO between 1901 and 1906.

Bornu region, Bauchi region

1850 - 1906

19th century

wood, iron

Pagan agricultural implement used by slaves in the fields. Bornu and Bauchi provinces, N Nigeria Given by Lt Col R L Beasley DSO May 1933