Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Tools, Equipment and Utilitarian Objects | Stone; wood
Size:
1
Creation Place:
North America, United States, Northwest Coast, Alaska
Culture:
Tlingit, North America, United States, Northwest Coast, Alaska
Style:
19th century
Physical Description:
Stone Axe with wooden handle. The blade has very blunt edge beveled from both sides and a groove to fit on handle. The handle is a stick with forked end which fits around blade. The two are bound to-gether with root or supple twigs.
Credit:
Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of Harry E. Wood