Chisel

41-22-25

From: Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-22-25
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Salish
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Period Historic
Section American
Materials Nephrite | Jade
Technique Chipped
Description

Small chisel of light green translucent jade. One face flat, one slightly convex. Smooth; rounded sides; butt tapers to point. Straight blade with long bevel on one face. Used in sawing nephrite.

Height 0.6 cm
Length 6.4 cm
Width 2.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1941
Other Number 25 - Other Number

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