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1915.32.77

Copper axe


1915.32.77

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper axe
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Maya, uncertain
Date collected
1878
Acquisition information
Donated: 07/1915
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 119 x 60 x 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1915.32.77
Research and responses

There is a Tzabal in Guatemala, but it's not 120 miles S of Belize (and it's a very small place). This is more probably from the Department or town of Izabel, which is the location of the Mayan ruins at Quiriguá - and is to the S of Belize. [Dan Hicks 10/09/2012]

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe