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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Scepter in the Shape of an Adze or Axe
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Scepter in the Shape of an Adze or Axe

Possible OriginColombia, South America
CultureTairona (?)
Dateca. 1000-1500 CE
MediumStone
Credit LineGift of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions3/4 x 7 15/16 x 3 3/8 in. (1.9 x 20.2 x 8.5 cm)
Object number1990.011.035
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased from Kenneth Klassen, Bogota, Colombia, April 1, 1982
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas