possibly West Mexican Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed); possibly used by Native people in Northern Mesoamerica Search this
Possible collector:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Previous owner:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Seller:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Object Name:
Axe blade (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Copper
Techniques:
Cast
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Oaxaca State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 1200–1550 (Late Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of and possibly collected by Andrew H. Blackiston (1877-1953, a businessman and amateur archaeologist with interests in Latin America); purchased by George Heye from Andrew Blackiston in 1914.
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