Axe

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Axe

Entry/Object ID

1.14.9

Description

Fully Grooved Axe. Material: stone. Size: 5" W. x 6" L. x 2 1/2" D. Description: natural stone; fully grooved; edged on wider end; groove encircles narrower rounded end; written in blue on stone: "Wm Byron 5/1-56."

Context

Fully grooved axe used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American tool. Found by William Byron 1 May 1956.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Axe

Class

Armament T & E, Edged

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

January 31, 2014

Update Date

November 21, 2024