The Inca army (Quechua: Inka Awqaqkuna) was the multi-ethnic armed forces [1] used by the Tawantin Suyu to expand its empire and defend the sovereignty of the Sapa Inca in its territory.

Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API. Title: Axe. Date: 15th–16th century. Geography: Peru. Culture: Inca. Medium: Bronze. Dimensions: Height 8-15/16 in. (22.7 cm) Classification: Metal-Implements. Credit Line: Bequest of Jane Costello Goldberg, from the Collection of Arnold I. Goldberg, 1986.

2022年6月27日 · The Inca empire used various weapons to battle with other communities in South America as well as with the Europeans that came later. These were effective locally but proved to lack potency against the Conquistadors.

2022年6月30日 · Axes are meant to break through defenses and cause all kinds of havoc, and the Inca soldiers were trained rigorously in its use. Considering that many battles would erupt in a grand melee, many soldiers end up using their light ax as their primary weapon. The chiqtana certainly made the life of the conquistadors difficult!

Notched basalt stone axe from Ecuador, likely from the Inca Empire or its predecessors, ca. 1700-300 BP. This small axe is a utilitarian version of the much larger and more finely-made …

This remarkable MUSEUM-CLASS T-shaped copper axe is a classic weapon of the Inca Empire of Pre-Columbian South America. The wide perpendicular extensions on either side of the blade allowed ample length to sufficiently lash it to a wooden handle using twisted rope and tar.

2019年5月28日 · Hand-to-hand combat was the most common form of fighting. The Incas used battle axes and lances made of copper, bronze, and stone. However, these weapons were not sharp enough to penetrate Spanish armor. Also, they used an assortment of clubs. The largest, the porra, required two hands.

This stone axe represents the fine craftsmanship of the Inca culture during the late period, just before the Spanish conquest. The “T-shaped” design, characteristic of Inca tools, reflects its utilitarian and ceremonial functions.

These large Inca bronze axe blades were utilized for ceremonial rituals and often featured intricate designs, symbolizing the cultural and religious significance of the Inca society. The blades were crafted and typically made of copper alloys …

axe; blade Museum number Am1911,1013.12 | Cultures/periods x72386 Inca | Production date 1530-1660 | Findspot Excavated/Findspot:Ollantaytambo