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Title |
Ground and polished celt of non-local fine grained basalt |
Object Name |
Celt |
Description |
Ground and polished celt of non-local fine grained basalt. Apparent battering wear on poll end (opposite of bit end) suggests use as a chisel. Similar to an adze, hoe, or axe, a celt was a polished stone tool used for felling trees and woodworking. |
Object ID |
2021.026.001 |
Caption |
stone celt |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-2.5 L-4.5 inches |
Search Terms |
tool Tools Native American Native American stone tools Native Americans |
Collection |
AIMH |
Subjects |
Native American artifacts Axes |