Native American Axe Head

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Native American Axe Head

Description

Native American stone axe head with a grooved waist, presumably for a thong securing a wooden handle. The cutting end resembles an axe head whereas the other end is rounded in an oval profile to lend impact weight.

Made/Created

Artist

Native American Unknown

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Width

13 cm

Depth

5 cm

Length

18.2 cm

Materials

Material

Stone

Material Notes

Finely shaped and with a substantial groove to hold thongs in place.

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent