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Halberd, c. 1600–25. steel, pierced; appliqué masks in brass; octagonal wood haft with studs and leather straps, Overall: 239 cm (94 1/8 in.); Blade: 48 cm (18 7/8 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1797. CC0.
Halberd
c. 1600–25
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Halberd, c. 1600–25. France, early 17th century. Steel, pierced; appliqué masks in brass; octagonal wood haft with studs and leather straps; overall: 239 cm (94 1/8 in.); blade: 48 cm (18 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1797 This highly decorative example would have been for ceremonial use only.