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Catalog Number CAS 0115-0002   CAS 0115-0002; War pick blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name War pick blade
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Juneau
Other Geographic Data City: Juneau (vicinity of)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Elongated blade for war pick, pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape; Biconvex in both transverse and longitudinal cross-sections; Lateral edges taper to thick, heavy point on proximal end; Distal end is bifacially thinned and lateral edges taper abruptly to form V-shaped, slightly rounded cutting edge; 2 knob-like projections are located at midpoint of lateral edges for hafting to wooden handle; War picks of this type were used exclusively for killing people by striking an opponent on the head.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 24.0