Axe

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Axe

Entry/Object ID

1.13.304

Description

Archaic Fully Grooved Axe. Material: stone. Size: 3" W. x 4 1/2" L. x 1 1/2" D. Description: Basalt chert; fully grooved; edged on wider end; groove encircles narrower rounded end; age: 8,000-2,500.

Context

Archaic 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.

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

August 9, 2013

Update Date

November 21, 2024