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Adze made of basalt
Object Number 94-57-10/R573
Display Title Adze made of basalt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Adz, ground stone handle, curved, grooved, carved antler blade, hide lashed
Classification
  • Hat
  • Adze
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hupa?
Additional Geographic Terms Klamath River
Materials Stone, Antler, Hide, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 32.6 x 4.9 x 4.5 cm (12 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R\573

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