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Adze Head
Adze Head
Date:
ca. 1880
Location:
Not on display
Century:
19th Century AD
Media:
Bone
Dimensions:
3 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 3/8 in.
Department:
Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Object Type:
Tool Or Implement
Country:
United States
Continent:
North America
Culture/People:
Eskimo
Accession Number:
2007.21.50
Acquisition Date:
2007-06-21
Credit Line:

Bequest of Thomas G. Fowler

This piece appears to be an adze head made from bone. It exhibits 4 holes used for attachment to a handle.

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