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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Peruvian
Title:Ax Head
Type:Armament; Fishing/Trapping/Hunting
Materials:Copper
Place Made:South America; Peru
Measurements:overall: 4 in x 4 5/8 in; 10.16 cm x 11.7475 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.A.7.1
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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Description:
A small ax head in cast copper, pierced with an 1/2" hole near the base for the purpose of lashing the head to the side of the shaft. Probably comparatively modern, although it has considerable green patina. Bought in Panama, but from Peru, South America.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; weapons; indigenous people

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