Adze Item Number: Sa357 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, polished stone adze, or axe head. Widens to bevelled end, rounded at other, oval in cross-section. Battered along bevelled end. Pitted surface.
History Of Use
Pre-Columbian Costa Rica was part of the transitional zone between the traditions of Meso America and South America. Influences from both areas are evident with the most powerful and extensive coming from the north, particularly for the Pacific area. Adze blade or celt, generally associated with field clearing for agriculture. They are also frequently found as grave offerings throughout a wide area over a long time span (Bernstein).
Cultural Context
chopping
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica before 1522
- Owned by Frank Berry before February 10, 1978
- Received from Frank Berry (Donor) on February 10, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Frank Berry
- Received from
- Frank Berry (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica
When
- Creation Date
- before 1522
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1978
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 0434/0008