Drawing of an incised pre-Columbian axe

© Estate of Miguel Covarrubias

Drawing of an incised pre-Columbian axe

Currently not on view

Drawing of an incised pre-Columbian axe,

ca. 1940s

Miguel Covarrubias, 1904–1957; born and died Mexico City, Mexico; active Mexico City and New York, NY
2008-23

Information

Title
Drawing of an incised pre-Columbian axe
Dates

ca. 1940s

Maker
Miguel Covarrubias
Medium
Black ink
Dimensions
14.7 x 9.7 cm (5 13/16 x 3 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Forrest Colburn
Object Number
2008-23
Place Made

North America, Mexico

Place Excavated

North America, Mexico, Probably Guerrero

Inscription
in black ink, bottom: Hachita de jadeite verde gris, bien pulida | Tamaño natural. Col. Enciso, probablemente | del Edo. de Guerrero [Translation: Ax of green gray jadite, very polished | Full size. Col. [collection?] Enciso, probably | from the State of Guerrero
Culture
Mexican
Type
drawings
Materials
laid paper, ink
Subject
Pre-Columbian, text, axes (tools)

Forrest D. Colburn, New York, NY, by 2008; gift to Princeton University Art Museum, 2008.

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