Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0003-0110 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Adze blade holder | |
| Culture | Native Alaskan | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Bone | |
| Description | Carved adze blade holder, roughly rectangular in transverse cross section; Lateral edges flare out slightly toward squared off distal end, into which is cut a deep rectangular slot for the adze blade; Squared off proximal end has a wide flat platform prepared on one face for butting against shaft; Rough notches along lateral edges of proximal end suggest holder was lashed to shaft. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 14.1 | |