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D-Adze

MOA: University of British Columbia

3259/32

D-shaped wooden handle with carved dog-like features at one end, and a pointed tail-like feature at the other. The handle grip bulges at the centre. The upper portion of the wooden handle is long, and then tapers on each side to the lower portion where it attaches to the blade. The repurposed axe blade has an 8 cm eye for a haft. The blade is attached to the handle by two nails - one at each end.

  • Type of Item adze
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material wood, steel metal, copper metal
  • Measurements height 8.7 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 23.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Margaret Hess
  • Received from Margaret Hess
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Ownership Date before September 28, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on September 28, 2017
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3259/0032

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