Axe money
Artist
Mexico
Date1200-1500
MediumCopper
ClassificationsExchange Media
Credit LineGift of Rhoda A. Hyde
Object number1954.5.18
DescriptionSo-called "axe money" cold-hammered copper, patinated, in T-shape. These come from many "find spots" since they were widely traded, probably as a medium of exchange and were also used as offerings in foundation deposits, etc.On View
Not on viewCollections
900-1520 A.D.
1660-1550 B.C.
1550-1306 BC
