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Adze

Adze made by binding stone blade onto wooden handle. The blade has cutting end beveled from both sides and groove cut around end to holds thong which binds it to handle. The handle is formed of a curved stick growing at right angles from trunk of tree, part of which is used as base for stone blade.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since January the 27th, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
2 1/2 x 19 x 6 1/4 in. (6.4 x 48.3 x 15.9 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Stone, wood, leather
Price
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Composition
cadmium70%
oxygen1%
atium26%
zinc3%