Maul

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Maul

Entry/Object ID

1.96.115

Description

Fully Grooved Maul. Material: stone. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 4 1/2" L. x 2" D. Description: natural stone; striated pattern encircles tool; rounded ends; fully grooved in center where a handle could be attached.

Context

Fully grooved maul used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American tool. Ground stone tools came into use in South Dakota about 2000 years ago. Tools such as this one were pecked into rough shape with small stones and then ground smooth against a hard rock or boulder. The groove, which encircles the hammer on the top and sides, was for hafting to a wood handle.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Maul

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

April 22, 1996

Update Date

November 21, 2024