Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kalinga Head Ax
Title
Kalinga Head Ax
Object name
Axe
Date
ca. 1902
Medium
Steel. wood
Dimensions
Overall: 13 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 34.9 x 21.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Axe with steel head and wooden handle; head with incurving cutting edge opposite incurving back edge which narrows to a slender spike, and slightly tapered cylindrical mount; carved handle with projecting piece near mid-point and conical tip.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James G. Harbord
Object Number
1948.608
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this object, which is there described as a "Calinga head axe," was acquired by the donor's husband, Colonel James Guthrie Harbord (1866-1947), while serving as Assistant Chief of Philippines Constabulary, U. S. Army, from 1903 to 1914.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
