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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Human Head Effigy Axe
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Human Head Effigy Axe

Possible OriginMexico, North America
CultureColima (?)
Dateca. 300 BCE-200 CE
MediumQuartzite
Credit LineGift of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions5 1/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (12.9 x 5.4 x 3.8 cm)
Object number1990.011.198
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased from Howard E. Rode, September 18, 1980.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas