Planing Adze

35-21-9

From: United States of America | Alaska | Middle Yukon Valley | Kalland | Tom Butler's Fish Camp

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 35-21-9
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yukon
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Middle Yukon Valley | Kalland | Tom Butler's Fish Camp
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Period Prehistoric
Section American
Materials Basalt
Description

Said to be used only for hunting but probably was for shaping wood. Notched on each edge near butt for lashing to handle.

Height 2.8 cm
Length 13.5 cm
Width 4.8 cm
Credit Line Yukon Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1935

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