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Title |
Ground stone celtiform fragment of non-local fine grained basalt. |
Object Name |
Hatchet |
Description |
Ground stone celtiform fragment of non-local fine grained basalt. The fragment is fractured along the curved edge and at the midpoint of what was probably a stem. These fractures do not appear to be the result of use-wear. The object may have served a ceremonial function. |
Object ID |
2021.026.003 |
Caption |
stone axe |
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 |