Tomahawk
- Object Name:
- Tomahawk
- Object ID:
- 1965.036.04
- Date:
- 1700-1800
- Description:
- Tomahawk, iron. "Found on the Sargent Farm / Boscawen / by / W.G. Goodhue. / Tomahawk" inscribed on blade in black lettering. Heavy sheet metal. Pointed tang that extends from bottom of blade; tang extends above blade and tapers to flat end. End of that is turned over due to being struck. On one side of blade, short, irregular triangular section. On opposite side of tang, symmetrical outward-curving triangle with flat cutting edge, which has single bevel on each side. Surfaces somewhat pitted due to corrosion.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-5.6 W-3.4 D-0.1 inches
- Provenance:
- Found on the Sargent Farm, Boscawen, NH, by W. G. Goodhue. From the collection of the Concord Public Library.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Concord Public Library
- Subjects:
- Tomahawks
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