Accession No
Z 11423 H
Description
Axe head, of igneous stone, consisting of pointed lanceolate cutting edge, two side notches for hafting, and squared butt.
Place
Americas; North America; United States of America; Virginia; Richmond
Period
?Archaic ?Woodland ?Mississippian
Source
Griffith, Arthur Foster [collector]; Sedgwick Museum [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 11423 H
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone
Local Term
Measurements
152mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label affixed to object reads: 'Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. Pres. A.F. Griffith Esq., Christ's College.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 11423 A-H: 'Eight crudely flaked axe heads, five of quartzite, three of lava with two notches for hafting, made from pebbles which retain much of original surface.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Axe head, of igneous stone, consisting of pointed lanceolate cutting edge, two side notches for hafting, and squared butt.
Event Date 28/4/2025
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
FM:326787
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