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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
Museum record:
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