Grooved Axe

97-563-7011

From: United States of America | Pennsylvania (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-563-7011
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Pennsylvania (uncertain)
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Stone
Description

Full groove, with raised ridges at sides; pecked and chipped on sides; made from river stone; rind remaining on both faces and forming working edge; butt has incurving sides, forming somewhat pointed butt.

Length 23 cm
Width 11.9 cm
Thickness 5.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-563-7011 - Old Museum Number | 20962 - ANSP Number

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