Boulder (Stone)
42-27-2
From: Canada | British Columbia | Lytton | Fraser River
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 42-27-2 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Salish (uncertain) |
Provenience | Canada | British Columbia | Lytton | Fraser River |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Locus | just above Lytton |
Section | American |
Materials | Jade (uncertain) | Nephrite (uncertain) |
Description | Very large and heavy boulder of dark green nephrite. Smooth surface; probably originally found in river. Light patination, or possibly another mineral, at surface on one part. Irregular shape; one edge flat with slight curve where piece has been sawn off. |
Height | 16 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Length | 40 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Width | 20 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Credit Line | Exchange with G. T. Emmons, 1942 |
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