Machete
A machete, most commonly used for clearing vegetation. This example has a handle made from two pieces of hardwood that have been attached to a large curved blade with two nails.
Further Information
- Type: Tools, implements
- Object: Machete
- Materials: Wood, Metal
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 435mm [L] x 110mm x 31mm
- Production Date: Pre 1960
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
- Museum: Glasgow Museums
- Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.fs
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