The artifact is from around Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Stone tool with hammer-like or anvil-like shape. Has two flat heads on either end. One head is slightly shorter, likely due to chipping/damage. Tool is described as a hammer by the donor.
The artifact is from around Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Stone tool with hammer-like or anvil-like shape. Has two flat heads on either end. One head is slightly shorter, likely due to chipping/damage. Tool is described as a hammer by the donor.
Stone Artifact: Found in May 1972 at the "Fortress" at Kitselas Canyon. Mr. Pritchard is oneanthropologist working at the Kitamaat Village all through Summer 1973. The artifact is a wedge-like tool 10 1/2 long, 3 1/2
wide with a coarse chisel-like edge.
Stone Artifact: Found in May 1972 at the "Fortress" at Kitselas Canyon. Mr. Pritchard is oneanthropologist working at the Kitamaat Village all through Summer 1973. The artifact is a wedge-like tool 10 1/2 long, 3 1/2
wide with a coarse chisel-like edge.
This is a mining hammer, which was used at Bornite Mountain mines. It has some rust on it. Handle has been broken off and is missing. Small portion of handle still attached to head (6.5cm).
This is a mining hammer, which was used at Bornite Mountain mines. It has some rust on it. Handle has been broken off and is missing. Small portion of handle still attached to head (6.5cm).
Metal. Slightly Rusted. Cylindrical with narrow end. Used for cutting/shaping metal. A metalworker uses a mallet, tapping or hitting the chisel into the metal. Called a "Cold" chisel as it is used for striking metals that have not been heated.
Metal. Slightly Rusted. Cylindrical with narrow end. Used for cutting/shaping metal. A metalworker uses a mallet, tapping or hitting the chisel into the metal. Called a "Cold" chisel as it is used for striking metals that have not been heated.
