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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal axe head with a worn, silver-gray color and visible signs of rust or corrosion. The axe head is attached to a handle with a red base and black top. The handle has reddish-brown and black feathers attached to it. The background is white. The artist's name and title are: Axe.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, reed, hair
Culture
Indian, Assam, Naga
Dimensions
599 × 385 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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