Chisel

41-22-10

From: Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-22-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Salish
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Locus Upper Fraser River
Period Historic
Section American
Materials Nephrite | Jade
Technique Polished | Chipped
Description

Fine long rectangular chisel of polished green jade. One face perfectly flat, other slightly convex. Sides flat but sloping in same direction (rhomboid section). Butt end unfinished. Blade slightly curving with curved bevel.

Height 1.7 cm
Length 33.7 cm
Width 4.9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1941
Other Number 2 - Other Number

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