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

Axe Head

Place FoundNorth America
CultureArchaic
Periodlate Archaic
Date3000-2000 BCE
MediumDiabase or diorite
Credit LineGift of W.H. Ferguson
Dimensions1 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 4 5/16 in. (4.1 x 19.3 x 11 cm)
Object numberX.0236.001
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, March 21, 2018 - Present
Status
On view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Axe Head
8000-1000 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Axe Head
6000 BCE-500 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Hand Axe
4000 BCE-1000 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Banner Stone (Spearthrower Weight)
4000 BCE-1000 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Human Head Effigy Axe
ca. 300 BCE-200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Hand Axe
4000 BCE-1000 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Architectural Model
300 BCE-200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Architectural Model with Reclining Figure on Roof
300 BCE-200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Ceremonial Axe Head
1-500 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Axe Head
1-500 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Axe Head
1-500 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Axe God with Bird Head