Stone, Worked

2018.4218.1
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Materials

Dimensions

10.16 cm. W x 16.51 cm. L Item (Overall)

Description
Pecked stone in a rough axe shape. The blunt end has markings indicating it was used as a hammer or pecking stone. The sharper end has markings indicating that it had been sharpened. Possibly used to crush marrow from bison bones.
Related People and Organizations
Matison, Jerry
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