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Hachas and Yokes

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NameAnthropomorphic Hacha
IDAEH Cultural Property No1.2.144.0640
CategoryHachas and Yokes
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Photo creditsJorge Pérez de Lara
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).

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PeriodCLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.) Late Classic (650-900 AD).
ProvenancePacific Coast of Guatemala
Medium / MaterialBasalt stone
TechniqueCarved, percussion, Polished
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