Duck-Billed Axe Head

Cleveland Museum of Art

Metal object with a bronze or brass color. The object has a distinctive shape resembling a duck bill. It features two curved prongs on the bottom. A rounded knob protrudes from the top of a short handle-like piece on the left. The object has a large, oval-shaped hole in the middle. The background is a solid gray color. The object casts a shadow on the background. It appears to be an ancient or historical tool or weapon, specifically the Duck-Billed Axe Head by unidentified artist.