Miniature Ceremonial Axe Head

Nameaxe head

DatePrehistoric

Mediumrock

DimensionsOverall: 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 11/16 in. (2.1 x 4 x 1.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CulturePrehistoric Southwestern Indian | Hohokam

Markings"160" on wall and "S25" on base

Object numberA1996-1-251

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand modified miniature axe head from cobble, elongated, rounded at one end and narrowing to point at other end, wide inset band near center for hafting, flat base, smooth surface, black ground with light salmon colored specks of color, tiny pricks made with pointed tool over central area, and colored with unknown substance.

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