Adze Item Number: A2258 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Narrow, dark, coarse stone blade that is wedge-shaped. Grooved along the top face toward the butt end to hold the hafting securely. Was originally lashed with hide strips (now wired) to a carved wood hafting platform with an acutely-angled branch providing a handle. Hide strips are looped and attached around the handle.
History Of Use
Wood-working tool
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Received from Unknown (Unknown)
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Received from
- Unknown (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31