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02 Object Information

Description

Anthropomorphic hacha carved from dark gray and fine-grained basalt. The surface is well polished and carved on both sides with the face of a male figure, wearing what appears to be a helmet decorated with step-fret motifs achieved through carved lines. The figure displays round, open eyes with prominent eyelids, a curved nose, rod-shaped ears, straight lips, and volutes at the corners of the mouth. A perforation passes through one of these volutes and is visible on both sides. Southern Coast of Guatemala (possibly Cotzumalguapa).

Period

CLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.) Late Classic (650-900 AD).

Provenance

Pacific Coast of Guatemala

Medium / Material

Basalt stone

Technique

Carved, percussion, Polished

Dimensions

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