Prestige Shona Ceremonial Axe (Gano)

  • Origin: Shona People, Zimbabwe (Southern Africa)
  • Period: 19th – Early 20th Century
  • Provenance: UK Market, documented
  • Materials: Fine-grained indigenous hardwood, hand-forged iron, brass wire
  • Approximate Dimensions: 50–55 cm overall (typical for prestige examples; blade span ~15–18 cm)