Adze Item Number: 2847/176 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone adze. Object is triangular, with a blunt point widening to a sharp rounded blade. In profile, the adze is somewhat thick and convex on top and bottom. At the pointed end the stone is rough and unprocessed, while toward the blade the body has a smooth finish.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2847/0176