Tool, Composite Item Number: 45KI765/Le-3 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

AMEC Analysis: Artifact Type: Horse Trapping Comments: This artifact consists of a thin iron bar backed with wood. A portion of the metal has been snapped off so that one side has a metal loop and the other is only partial. The complete end extends 3 3/4 inches beyond the loop forming a handle. Two pieces of one object, comprised of wood and iron, of unknown function (AMEC had initially identified as Horse Trapping as "Artifact Type." Metal comprises the back and base of the object, as well as a handle and bisecting fragment. The wooden portion of the object is seated within the metal and pinned by the fragments to it. Wood has weakened severely and is fragmenting, especially around metal joints. Metal is corroded and possibly bent (handle). L. Penttila 3/1/2010

Collection Owner

Owned by The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Geographical Search Terms

King County North America Northwest Coast Puget Sound Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Dimension Details

Dimensions given are of larger fragment. 14.9 g fragment is: L: 7.1"; W: .94".

Credit Line

Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

Item History

What

Name
Tool, Composite
Identification Number
45KI765/Le-3
Type of Item
composite tool
Material
wood and iron metal
Overall
length 34.6075 cm, width 6.985000001 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 217.1 g

Who

Field Collector
Inc. AMEC Earth and Environmental

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on February 6, 2006

Other

Accession Number
2008-177
Classification
Site Type: Historic Debris Scatter/ConcentrationSite Type: Historic Object(s)
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
2
Excavated By
Siver, Derek
Site Number
45-KI-765
Unit
Area L East
Object Category
Composite
Object Sub Category
Composite