Stone Axe

General Description: 

assess the item;
document the item;
photograph the item;
wrap in acid-free tissue;
store in archival box

Object Type: 
Ax, Trade
Colour: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Date Reported: 
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 00:00
Object Classification: 
Communication Objects; Exchange Medium
GMD: 
object
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.22; 2011-5_001_027
Start Date: 
ca. 1942
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Style or Pattern: 
wrap, stick
Process: 
hand crafted, hand carved
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Image: 
Document: 
PDF icon Photo Documentation
Physical Description: 

1.3 cm of object. - 1 Ax : col. ; 4.5 x 19.9 x 1.3 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Dehydration - Front center - sinew - dark and brittle - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use;
Fig.2 - Break - Top right side - sinew - dark and brittle - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Options: 

assess the item;
document the item;
photograph the item;
wrap in acid-free tissue;
store in archival box

Accession No: 
Artifact collection, small artifact series
Materials required: 

acid-free tissue;
archival box

Container Number: 
001
Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage