Axe money
Artist:
Mexico
Date: 1200-1500
Medium: Copper
Classification: Exchange Media
Credit Line: Gift of Rhoda A. Hyde
Object number: 1954.5.18
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.
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In Collection(s)
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