Ax, Grooved
- Object Name:
- Ax, Grooved
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.070
- Description:
- Ax head, grooved. Motley dark to medium gray stone. From top and side views, object looks like a very large, triangular, side-notched projectile point with broken tip and a convex base. Surfaces appear to be all knapped in that they are irregular planes that create finished shape. Object thick in center. From side, quickly tapers to small, front cutting edge. Side notches, unusually smooth and even surfaces. Back edge, smooth curve, but irregular in horizontal plane. Notch depth on edge: 0.42". On other edge: 0.59". Width of cutting edge: 1.3". Surface very rough. Dark brown accretions. Some, almost-black surface colorations near side notch on one surface. Lighter gray areas on high points of rough surface.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- W-3.6 L-6.8 D-2.1 inches Weight-35.95 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Axes
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