Choppers - Stone (Flint)

This artifact collection consists of 5 large bi-facial "choppers" from Arizona c. 6,000 - 8,000 B.C. These "choppers" were sometimes called "hand axes." They were multi-purpose tools used in butchering game and preparing skins. CONDITION: Adhesive (glue) and red fabric is attached to the back of artifacts (A-C). The measurement of each "chopper" is as follows: (A) 4.25" x 2.25"; (B) 4.5" x 2 3/8"; (C) 4" x 2.25"; (D) 3.75" x 2.25"; (E) 3.5" x 2."
Abstract/Description: This artifact collection consists of 5 large bi-facial "choppers" from Arizona c. 6,000 - 8,000 B.C. These "choppers" were sometimes called "hand axes." They were multi-purpose tools used in butchering game and preparing skins. CONDITION: Adhesive (glue) and red fabric is attached to the back of artifacts (A-C). The measurement of each "chopper" is as follows: (A) 4.25" x 2.25"; (B) 4.5" x 2 3/8"; (C) 4" x 2.25"; (D) 3.75" x 2.25"; (E) 3.5" x 2."
Subject(s): NATIVE AMERICANS
Title: Choppers - Stone (Flint).
Name(s): Westbrook, Harvey, donor
Type of Resource: still image
Genre: Artifact
Date Captured: Digitized: 10/12/2004
Other Date: Donated: 02/27/1991
Publisher: Corona Public Library, W.D. Addison Heritage Room
Abstract/Description: This artifact collection consists of 5 large bi-facial "choppers" from Arizona c. 6,000 - 8,000 B.C. These "choppers" were sometimes called "hand axes." They were multi-purpose tools used in butchering game and preparing skins. CONDITION: Adhesive (glue) and red fabric is attached to the back of artifacts (A-C). The measurement of each "chopper" is as follows: (A) 4.25" x 2.25"; (B) 4.5" x 2 3/8"; (C) 4" x 2.25"; (D) 3.75" x 2.25"; (E) 3.5" x 2."
Identifier(s): AAA.0819 (local)
Subject(s): NATIVE AMERICANS
Held by: Corona Public Library
Shelf locator: Box 126, G105, B-4
Restrictions on Access: City of Corona
Is Part Of: Artifact Collection.
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