Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Axe heads (2)
Object name
Axe heads (2)
Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
a: 1 x 8 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm )
b: 1 1/2 x 8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Two wrought iron axe heads with impressed maker's marks on one side of each head.
Object Number
Z.2964ab
Marks
stamped: on a: "(?) WARRENTED" stamped on one side and "3" on other side
stamped: on b: "[?]WARRENTED" on one side
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
