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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden handle with a brass metal tip and two decorative collars. Long metal blade attached to the top of the handle, positioned at a right angle. The blade curved with a straight edge. A metal spike protrudes from the top of the handle. The background white with shadows. Axe by Maji Maji.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, brass
Culture
Indian, Chota Nagpur
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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