Adz

Object/Artifact

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Old Colony History Museum

Name/Title

Adz

Entry/Object ID

1986.30

Description

Rectangular celt with rounded corners; becoming slightly narrower towards the top; slight battering at bit end; polished appearance from much use; ample evidence of pecking visible.

Made/Created

Time Period

Late Archaic - Late Woodland 6,000 - 400 B.P.

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

adzes

Search Terms

SUBJECTS: Indigenous peoples

Material

Blue Hardstone