Title
Jade votive axe
Caption
Jade votive axe / Olmec / 1200-400 BC Mexico. The Olmec fashioned votive axes in the form of figures carved from jade / jadeite / serpentine and other greenstones. The figures have a large head and a small / stocky body that narrows into a blade shape. They combine features of a human and other animals / such as jaguar / eagle or toad.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_279
License type
Rights managed
Available size
53,0Mb (1,6Mb) / 11,0in x 18,8in / 3292 x 5632 (300dpi)