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Hacha
Veracruz, Mexicoc. AD 550 - 950 (Late Classical Period)
Reading Public Museum
Reading, United States
Hachas were believed to be axe-heads, hence the name (the Spanish word for 'axe') and are likely related to the Mesoamerican ballgame.This stone hacha depicts a jaguar skull with an open mouth, transformed with a bird's beak.
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Details
- Title: Hacha
- Creator: Veracruz, Mexico
- Date Created: c. AD 550 - 950 (Late Classical Period)
- Type: scuplture
- External Link: http://collection.readingpublicmuseum.org/objects/16575/hacha?ctx=3f768811-53cf-4fdd-abf6-a8ff7d1c19d9&idx=0
- Medium: basalt
- Culture: Veracruz, Mexico
- Credit Line: Museum Purchase
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