Chisel Blade

49-25-137

From: United States of America | Alaska | Kootznahoo Inlet | Daxatkanada Fort

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 49-25-137
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Kootznahoo Inlet | Daxatkanada Fort
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Locus A3E 3" below surface. In sod, lying against the flat side of a rock | 3" E and 3'5" N of SW corner of square
Section American
Materials Slate
Description

Adze-like. Faint scratches on surface shown in sketch suggest incised design. Edges rounded, butt broken, cutting edge damaged by use. Transverse lines in pairs near cutting edge.

Length 5.4 cm
Width 2.7 cm
Thickness 0.7 cm
Credit Line Survey of Northern Tlingit Country, Frederica de Laguna, 1949
Other Number 8 - Field No SF

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