Burin

53-54-120

From: United States of America | Alaska | Knight Island | Yakutat Bay | Old Town

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 53-54-120
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Knight Island | Yakutat Bay | Old Town
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Locus Mound B depth 24", lower level
Period Old Town II
Section American
Materials Slate
Description

Gray slate. Like burin and knife, chisel bit (broken) on one end, point on other. Ground edges. Long shape.

Length 4.4 cm
Width 0.8 cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Credit Line University Museum / Bryn Mawr College Expedition to Alaska; Frederica de Laguna, 1953
Other Number 376 - Field No SF

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