Grooved Axe

97-563-1251

From: United States of America | Pennsylvania (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-563-1251
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Pennsylvania (uncertain)
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Cobble
Description

Three-quarter slightly oblique groove with raised edges. Made from large cobblestone, original surface forming part of rounded butt and flattened, ungrooved side. Pecked and ground.

Length 16.5 cm
Width 11.1 cm
Thickness 0.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-563-1251 - Old Museum Number | 5614 - ANSP Number | 1067 - Collector Number

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