Adze, Bone Item Number: 1989-57/16-1c from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Carved bone made into a D-adze handle. Notched and worn where blade would have been at one time. Appears to have been treated with varnish.

Geographical Search Terms

Clallam County North America Northwest Coast Olympic Peninsula Pacific Northwest Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Harold G. Bergen

Item History

What

Name
Adze, Bone
Identification Number
1989-57/16-1c
Type of Item
bone adze
Material
bone
Overall
length 19.1 cm, width 8.0 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 170.02 g

Who

Field Collector
Harold G. Bergen

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on May 1, 1958

Other

Accession Number
1989-57
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Modified