Ritual Axe

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Ritual Axe by Carl Fabergé features a long, thin handle made of gold with spiral designs. The handle is round and has a decorative base. At the top, the handle is adorned with a fluted section, a diamond-shaped pattern, and other gold accents. A gold crown-like piece sits atop the handle. A silver axe head with a curved shape and gold accents extends from the top. Two gold balls are positioned on either side, one with a cage-like design. The background is dark gray.