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Object Number 985-18-30/11064
Display Title Hafted digging tool. stone head, wooden handle, leather lashings
Descriptions
Object Description Hafted digging tool. stone head, wooden handle, leather lashings.
Inventory Description Chipped stone axe head, flat, hafted onto wooden handle with leather or sinew
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Atacama
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Chile / Antofagasta / <County> / <City> / Grave
Dimensions Overall: 52 x 17 x 3 cm (20 1/2 x 6 11/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-18-30/11064
Provenance
Donor Marjory Taylor

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