Axe Head Item Number: 2847/169 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone axe head. The body is long and relatively narrow, rounded but somewhat squat in profile. The posterior end is shaped into a blunt point, while the anterior is wider and is carved into a thick blade. The stone darkens slightly in colour toward the blade.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2847/0169