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Ceremonial Axehead
3600BC
Where was the axehead found?
Kincraigy, Co. Donegal
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Killala, Co. Mayo
Where did the axehead originally come from?
Monte Rosa, Alpine region of Switzerland
Mont Beigua, high in the Italian Alps near Genoa
Mont Blanc Massif in the French Alps
What does the axehead symbolizes?
Supernatural powers
Strength and vitality
Human power over nature