tepoztli (Mdz5v)

This element for copper, metal, ax, or hatchet (tepoztli) has been carved from the compound sign for the place name, Cuauhximalpan. This metal ax is used in that compound glyph to show wood chipping/shaving (xima) or wood working. The ax here has a wooden (terracotta-colored), curved handle. The metal blade (possibly copper, but with a yellow color here) is tied onto the wood with what appears to be a white leather thong. The blade is narrow where it is attached to the wooden handle and flared (almost triangular) at the sharp end. The tool is presented at an angle here, given that the original context involved chopping.