Where Is Ceremonial Adze? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Ceremonial Adze?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 1800s. It's made from wood, stone, fiber. Dimensions: Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Blade: 9.3 x 3.6 cm (3 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from wood, stone, fiber. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This sculpture, dating to 1800s. Made from wood, stone, fiber, it measures Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Blade: 9.3 x 3.6 cm (3 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Oceania department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1800s. It's made from wood, stone, fiber. Dimensions: Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Blade: 9.3 x 3.6 cm (3 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.).

It's made from wood, stone, fiber. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Ceremonial Adze

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