Axe Head Item Number: Sf629 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
T-shaped, grey-blue stone blade with a flat top and angular lugs cut into the slanting sides of the blade. The cutting edge has a slight depression in the centre.
History Of Use
Was probably hafted to a handle with cord or other flexible material. The blade has sufficient sharpness for cutting wood. The chipped cutting edge suggests it was used. Stone axeheads have been reported from various cultures ranging from Vicus (200 C.E.) to Inca (1500 C.E.).
Narrative
Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.
Item History
What
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 200 and 1532
- Collection Date
- between 1949 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0711/0131