Name/Title
BurinEntry/Object ID
1.13.302Description
Burin three sided blade. Material: stone. Size: 1/2" W. x 2 1/4" L. Description: natural stone; three sided blade; point at end.Context
Burin used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American tool. A burin was a tool flaked into a chisel point for inscribing or grooving bone, stone, wood, leather or antler.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BurinNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic EquipmentNomenclature Class
Printing T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationCreate Date
August 7, 2013Update Date
November 21, 2024