Miniature Anasazi Axe Head

Nameaxe head

DatePrehistoric

Mediumrock

DimensionsOverall: 1 x 1 9/16 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 4 x 1.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureAnasazi

Markings"S24" painted on side

Object numberA1996-1-254

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand modified miniature axe head, elongated, rounded at one end, and narrowing to point at other end, notched inset band near center for hafting, and slightly concave base, light tan, aggregate rock, with green-black matrices.

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