Stone Tool: Axe, Celt Form

1983.04.1239

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Axe, Celt Form   (1983.04.1239)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Multiple Use T&E for Materials
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Woodland, Mississippian, Prehistoric
Culture Native American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 9.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.9 cm
Weight 129 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Granite
Manufacturing Processes Grinding
Munsell Color Information Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/2) -Lighter coloration. Dark Gray (N 2.75/ 5.5% R) -Dark coloration. Strong Brown (5YR 3/6) -Rust colored spots.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

See 1983.04.0001.

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Reid Tombaugh
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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