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Axe figure carved in stone with human face design.
Axe figure carved in stone with human face design.
Object Number 976-34-20/24830
Display Title Axe figure carved in stone with human face design.
Descriptions
Object Description Ground stone axe, carved human with crossed arms & headdress, greesntone, mended
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, carved human w/ crossed arms and headdress, greesntone, mended
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 4.9 x 1.4 cm (3 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-34-20/24830; 315
Provenance
Collector Karl Nierendorf
Donor Donated by Guggenheim Museum (12/1975)

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