Grooved adze of stone. Long, narrow, and tapered. Has two grooves on the top for fitment of binds (rope). Unlike an axe, an adze's blade is positioned perpendicular to the handle and is a carver's tool.
Grooved adze of stone. Long, narrow, and tapered. Has two grooves on the top for fitment of binds (rope). Unlike an axe, an adze's blade is positioned perpendicular to the handle and is a carver's tool.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Height
3.5cm
Width
4.5cm
Length
34cm
Accession Number
2019.81
Biographical Notes
Found on Coho Flats. At end of trail heading upstream approximately 300m. Found lying on the stones beside the river.
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off