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Ceremonial axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large green stone ceremonial axe head on right side of long handle. Handle wrapped in dark brown cord, light brown hide or leather and gold metal bands. End of handle on left has metal knob-like protrusions wrapped in dark cord. A decorative tassel of woven metal also on handle. Background fades from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite, wood, fiber, flying fox fur
Culture:
New Caledonia
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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