Adze, Stone Item Number: 1974-33/W-548 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

An adze made of nephrite or possibly CVR that is approx. 14 cm in length. Manufactured by grinding. Has what appears to be a bit of wood stuck to one face.

Notes

Other Number: Label reads: "'Adze' Steilacoom Creek 1888."

Geographical Search Terms

North America Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Pierce County Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Dimension Details

M:4.000 cm, Thickness:1.250 cm

Item History

What

Name
Adze, Stone
Identification Number
1974-33/W-548
Type of Item
stone adze
Material
nephrite stone
Manufacturing Technique
ground
Overall
length 14.0 cm, width 7.0 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 243.4 g

Who

Field Collector
Judge James Wickersham

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Other

Accession Number
1974-33
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Object Category
Stone
Object Sub Category
Stone, Ground