Axe
29-44-63
From: United States of America | Southeastern Utah
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 29-44-63 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | United States of America | Southeastern Utah |
Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Stone | Wood | Plant Fiber |
Description | Hafted axe made with the head made from stone and the handle made from wood. The head is fully grooved and thins toward the striking edge. The head is roughly chipped in some places and polished in others. The handle is made from a single bent stick wrapped around the axe head twice. The handle is secured in multiple places using plant fiber cords. |
Height | 35.56 cm |
Length | 0 cm |
Width | 10.64 cm |
Depth | 5.87 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896 |
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