ITEM: Miniature double-axe head MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Bronze Age PERIOD: 3rd millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 21 mm x 39 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, collected before 1990s Miniature double axe heads from the Bronze Age are intriguing artifacts that offer insights into the religious and cultural practices of ancient civilizations. These small replicas of double-headed axes, often crafted from bronze or other metals, were not functional tools but rather symbolic objects with ritual significance. Double axes held symbolic importance in many ancient cultures, representing power, authority, and sometimes fertility or the agricultural cycle. In the Bronze Age, miniature double axe heads were commonly found in various archaeological contexts, including burial sites, sanctuaries, and settlements. Their presence in these locations suggests that they were used in religious ceremonies, rituals, or as votive offerings to gods or ancestors. The precise meaning and purpose of these miniature axe heads varied among different cultures and regions, but they likely played a role in religious rituals related to fertility, protection, or symbolic sacrifice. The craftsmanship of miniature double axe heads varied from simple and utilitarian to highly ornate and decorative, reflecting the artistic styles and technical skills of the cultures that produced them. Some examples feature intricate engravings, geometric patterns, or figurative representations, indicating the importance of these objects in religious or ceremonial contexts. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.