Chisel
41-22-29
From: Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 41-22-29 |
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 thin translucent green jade. Trapezoid shape; flat faces; butt broken. Blade slightly curved; bevelled on both faces. Used in sawing nephrite. |
Height | 0.4 cm |
Length | 2.8 cm |
Width | 3.3 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1941 |
Other Number | 14 - Field No SF |
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