Ax, Grooved
- Object Name:
- Ax, Grooved
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.081
- Description:
- Ax head, grooved. Medium gray stone. From top view, front portion: short, straight edges that lead to wide curved cutting edge. From side view, a slightly raised rib on top and bottom sides. At base of rib, edges have smaller straight taper to cutting edge. Cutting edge straight but at diagonal angle to axis of rest of stone. Behind rib, wide, somewhat shallow groove on flat sides, deeper at edges. Behind wide groove, stone then tapers to slightly rounded rear edge. Large chip missing from one side of back area. Groove depth varies from 0.8" to 0.95". Groove depth at one edge: 0.28". Opposite edge same. Groove depth one side: 0.1". Opposite side: 0.13". Stone relatively smooth, but some areas of a little weathering. Small, dark area on one side near cutting edge, probably modern coating. Some light tan accretions in some areas on surfaces.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- W-3.1 L-4.3 D-1.5 inches Weight-12.25 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Axes
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