Adze, Bone Item Number: 1989-57/161L from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

D-adze made of large animal bone, with a cutting surface measuring 8cm in length. There are many small, shallow incisions on the bone.

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
1989-57/161L
Type of Item
bone adze
Material
bone
Overall
length 24.0 cm, width 5.5 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 320.0 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