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Adze
Maker
Inconnu / Unknown
InscriptionsLabel: Ice Cutter Esquimaux Canadian Labrador - crossed out and replaced with Nootka Adze. The blades were formerly made of bone but are now of iron. M.D.M.
Date
1875-1900
Medium / Technique
Whale bone, metal (iron), commercial cotton seine twine, leather
Dimensions8.5 x 19.7 x 4.3 cm
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Materials - Woodworking T&E
CultureIndigenous: Nuu-chah-nulth
Origin
West Coast Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Geocultural Area
Northwest Coast
Object NumberM4901
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Mrs. Charlotte Learmont
Status
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