Axe

31-23-67

From: United States of America | New Mexico | San Juan

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31-23-67
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tewa (Culture)
Provenience United States of America | New Mexico | San Juan
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Stone
Description

Grooved stone axe with smooth, relatively flat poll faces and bit faces. Poll end is flat and bit edge is sheer, but worn, possibly from original use. Made from a mafic igneous rock.

Length 12.7 cm
Width 6.03 cm
Credit Line Purchased from George E. Starr, 1931
Other Number 18698 - Old Museum Number

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