Hemlock branch with one end sharpened into a point/wedge. Found wedged into a rectangular scar cut into the side of a culturally-modified tree (western red cedar) near Terrace, B.C. Date and purpose unknown.
Hemlock branch with one end sharpened into a point/wedge. Found wedged into a rectangular scar cut into the side of a culturally-modified tree (western red cedar) near Terrace, B.C. Date and purpose unknown.
Pickaroon is very corroded. Missing handle. Used as a log handling tool and often have pointed or slightly hooked heads. Allows for ease of stacking and handling logs.
Pickaroon is very corroded. Missing handle. Used as a log handling tool and often have pointed or slightly hooked heads. Allows for ease of stacking and handling logs.
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal and wood
rubber
Condition Remarks
Dirty, scratched, green paint on head is worn away
