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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