Hacha with Openwork

Cleveland Museum of Art

Reddish-brown stone carving, possibly made of terracotta or sandstone. The object is a hacha, an axe-like tool. The hacha has an openwork design featuring a profile view of a face. The face is carved with geometric shapes around it. The hacha is shown against a dark background that fades to light gray at the bottom. It has a rough texture. The overall shape is irregular with curved and straight edges. The profile view of the face features a nose, eye, and mouth. There are holes and cut-outs around the face. The title of the piece is "Hacha with Openwork". The artist is unknown.