Adze Handle

29-175-512

From: Washington (U. S. State) | Taholah

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-512
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Quinault
Provenience Washington (U. S. State) | Taholah
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bone
Description

"D" type handle, oval grip opening. Top surface level, slight upward flare at ends, one end slants inward from top to bottom, the other curves inward and near bottom joins projecting shelf or extension. Bottom surface has two levels; the back half being 2 cm. lower. Front half lower for blade.

Height 9.4 cm
Length 19.9 cm
Width 3.2 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 5/9504 - Collector Number

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