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Ax Head with Human Body

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Ax Head with Human Body" by unknown artist is a metal object with a circular head resembling an ax. The head is dark brown with a textured surface. A humanoid body protrudes from the bottom with arms outstretched holding circular decorative pieces. The body tapers to a point at the bottom. The object appears to be mounted on a pole.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Roti Island)
Dimensions
542 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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