Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
Cracks, looks like it has been broken and repaired
Height
26.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Length
5.3 cm
Accession Number
2010.13.6
Biographical Notes
John Moore is the son of Charles and Elizabeth Moore (nee Donough) who settled in the Kitimat Valley (1900-1919). Aubrey Wood is the husband of Elizabeth's niece.
Small black argillite totem pole. Sticker on back, reads "Haida Moore."
Physical Condition
poor
Material
argillite
Culture
Haida
Condition Remarks
Very cracked, glued together
Height
28 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
7 cm
Accession Number
2010.13.7
Biographical Notes
John Moore is the son of Charles and Elizabeth Moore (nee Donough) who settled in the Kitimat Valley (1900-1919). Aubrey Wood is the husband of Elizabeth's niece.
