Chisel
41-22-30
From: Canada | British Columbia | Lytton | Fraser River
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 41-22-30 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Salish |
Provenience | Canada | British Columbia | Lytton | Fraser River |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Period | Historic |
Section | American |
Materials | Nephrite | Jade |
Technique | Chipped |
Description | Small, rough chisel of dark green jade. Irregular natural piece with opposite uneven faces partly smoothed. Straight blade bevelled on both faces. Used in sawing nephrite. |
Height | 1.2 cm |
Length | 4.8 cm |
Width | 4.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1941 |
Other Number | 30 - Field No SF |
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