Culture/People:

probably Olmec (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947  Search this

Seller:

Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935  Search this

Object Name:

Axe head/Votive axe

Media/Materials:

Granite

Techniques:

Carved, incised, polished

Dimensions:

31 x 17 x 12 cm

Object Type:

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Place:

Coast; Veracruz State; Mexico

Date created:

2000–850 BC (Early Formative period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown, but said to have been collected or excavated before 1880; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.

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Catalog Number:

16/3400

Barcode:

163400.000

See related items:

Olmec (archaeological culture)

Ceremonial/Ritual items

On View:

NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6622c9977-daa9-49be-9d79-e4a2bb4fcc88

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_175137