Standing female figure in the form of an axe head, feet form chisel end, separated by cut groove, hands on abdomen, arms indicated at side, breasts apparent, head tapers towards top, nose is large protruding blade, eyes and mouth are shallow grooves, top of head is pecked flat. Bottom of feet and top of head have peck marks as if used for striking.

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Small female axe-head figure

Maker Mezcala Artist

Date100 B.C. - 200

Place of originGuerrero, Mexico, North and Central America

MediumCarved and polished greenstone

Dimensions4 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (12.4 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Mrs. A. H. Spivack, in memory of Dr. A. H. Spivack

Object numberS-85-8

Collections

ANCIENT AMERICAN

Visual DescriptionStanding female figure in the form of an axe head, feet form chisel end, separated by cut groove, hands on abdomen, arms indicated at side, breasts apparent, head tapers towards top, nose is large protruding blade, eyes and mouth are shallow grooves, top of head is pecked flat. Bottom of feet and top of head have peck marks as if used for striking.