Axe head/Votive axe

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Date created: 2000–850 BC (Early Formative period)

Culture/People: probably Olmec (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Seller: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown, but said to have been collected or excavated before 1880; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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Place: Coast; Veracruz State; Mexico

See related items: Olmec (archaeological culture); Ceremonial/Ritual items
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/3400
Barcode: 163400.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Axe head/Votive axe
Media/Materials: Granite
Techniques: Carved, incised, polished
Dimensions: 31 x 17 x 12 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6622c9977-daa9-49be-9d79-e4a2bb4fcc88

Record ID: NMAI_175137