Chisel

41-22-34

From: Canada | British Columbia | Lytton | Fraser River

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-22-34
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Salish
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Lytton | Fraser River
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Period Historic
Section American
Materials Nephrite | Jade
Technique Chipped
Description

Small chisel of translucent green jade. Irregular natural shape. Faces and sides slightly smoothed. Pointed butt. Sharp, slightly curved blade, bevel mainly on one face. Used in sawing nephrite.

Height 0.6 cm
Length 7.1 cm
Width 2.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1941
Other Number 34 - Field No SF

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