Axe

31-23-84

From: United States of America | New Mexico | Acoma

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31-23-84
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Acoma
Provenience United States of America | New Mexico | Acoma
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Stone | Basalt (uncertain)
Description

Shallow groove between smooth, rounded poll and smooth, flat bit. Bit edge shows wear, possibly from its original use. Axe is made from an intermediate igneous rock, perhaps granite.

Length 13.97 cm
Width 7.62 cm
Credit Line Purchased from George E. Starr, 1931
Other Number 38013 - Old Museum Number

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