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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Ceremonial Ax Handle
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Ceremonial Ax Handle

Artist/Maker (Caribbean Basin)
Dateca. 1000-1500
Mediumstone
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (22.9 x 14 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Alfredo Carrada
Terms
    Object number2004.56.3
    DescriptionCeremonial ax handle in the form of an owl.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 500-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Huari/Coastal Huari
    650-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Huari
    650-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Huari
    650-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1000-1600