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Hacha with head of priest
Hacha with head of priest
Object Number 2009.2.1
Display Title Hacha with head of priest
Descriptions
Object Description Volcanic stone hacha of flattened openwork form, carved with the head of a priest, with sunken eyes and mouth, circular ear ornaments and elaborate headdress
Inventory Description Hacha, flattened openwork, carved head, profile, mounted
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Date 500-700 AD
Culture
  • Classic period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Veracruz
Materials Volcanic rock
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 18 x 3.8 cm (10 13/16 x 7 1/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Ann ('67) and Robert Walzer, 2009
Provenance
Owner Robert Walzer (5/23/1970 - 1/2/2009)
Owner Ann Walzer (5/23/1970 - 1/2/09)
Owner Jay C. Leff
Intermediary Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc. (5/23/70)
Donor Robert Walzer (5/23/1970 - 1/2/2009)
Donor Ann Walzer (5/23/1970 - 1/2/09)

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