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Adze (Hootar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Adze (Hootar) by artist not provided, is a long, dark gray, metal tool with a handle and a curved blade. The handle is positioned at the top and is roughly cylindrical and tapered. It is attached to the blade via a loop of dark material. The blade is long, thin, and curved downward. It tapers from a wider top section to a narrower bottom section. The bottom of the blade curves slightly inward. The background is light grey. The object is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, spinach green
Culture
North America (Alaska, Point Barrow)
Dimensions
466 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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