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.
Two stamp cancels, Kemano Post Office: 1) #643645, Jul 20, 2000, Kemano, B.C. V0T 1K0, and 2) Roller stamp which prints "Kemano B.C." among 8 horizontal lines.
Two stamp cancels, Kemano Post Office: 1) #643645, Jul 20, 2000, Kemano, B.C. V0T 1K0, and 2) Roller stamp which prints "Kemano B.C." among 8 horizontal lines.
