Chisel

41-22-23

From: Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-22-23
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Salish
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Fraser River | Lytton
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Period Historic
Section American
Materials Nephrite | Jade
Technique Chipped
Description

Small, irregular chisel of translucent green jade. One side sawn, others natural; thin. Blade slightly curving; bevelled on one face. Faces convex and not well finished. Used in sawing nephrite.

Height 0.5 cm
Length 4 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1941
Other Number 23 - Field No SF

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