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Prestige Axe

Leele

Artwork Details

Prestige Axe
20th century
Leele
iron or steel blade with wood handle
13 3/8 x 11 7/8 in. (34.0 x 30.2 cm); ; ;
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.49

Description

Axe with cylindrical shaft widening to a flattened diamond shape at top with two small heads in deep relief one on either side; straight, flowing blade of forged iron or steel; incised patterns at butt of shaft; wood handle with black, crusty patina. [David Ackley]

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