Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Indian Stone ax head or adze
Object name
Indian Stone ax head or adze
Date
Late Woodland period
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 x 5 in. ( 23.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Stone axe head; roughly triangular blade with rounded point; grooved band above rounded base.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Waldron B. Post
Object Number
1845.3
Gallery Label
This ax head was found at Throg's Neck in the Bronx, New York. Because of its large size, it may have been a ceremonial object.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
