Medium:

Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Tools, Equipment and Utilitarian Objects | Stone, wood, leather

Size:

2 1/2 x 19 x 6 1/4 in. (6.4 x 48.3 x 15.9 cm)

Creation Place:

North America, United States, Northwest Coast, Alaska

Culture:

Tlinglit, North America, United States, Northwest Coast, Alaska

Style:

19th century

Physical Description:

Adze made by binding stone blade onto wooden handle. The blade has cutting end beveled from both sides and groove cut around end to holds thong which binds it to handle. The handle is formed of a curved stick growing at right angles from trunk of tree, part of which is used as base for stone blade.

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of Mr. Harry E. Wood

Accession Number:

28.112

Artist:

Role:

Added to Site:

February 28, 2009

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2 1/2 x 19 x 6 1/4 in. (6.4 x 48.3 x 15.9 cm)