2017.023.006 Adz (3)

2017.023.006 Adz (3)

Name/Title

Adz

Entry/Object ID

2017.023.006

Description

Native American stone adze tool. Stone is worked on all sides by smoothing and forming into a tapered shaped tool. One side has some inclusions which also appear smoothed & worked. One end has been worked to a wide angled point and working is evident by smoothing which is at a sharper angle one side. The other end is worked into a blunt point and has some smoothing and pecking damage.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Adz

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

1/4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

7 in

Diameter

3 in

Material

Stone

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2017.023.001, 2017.023.002, 2017.023.003, 2017.023.004, 2017.023.005

Related Publications

Notes

RG 16 Native Americans