Nova Scotia Archives

Harry Piers: Museum Maker

5924 — ''Piece of an Indian Stone Adze (?) or similar implement''

Notes from Piers Accession Book:

Scientific Name:  Piece of an Indian Stone Adze (?) or similar implement, which had bee split and the upper and lower ends broken off; probably of a grey Felsic Rock.  About 5 ins. Long by 1.75 in. wide.

Locality and When Collected:  Scotsville, Inv. Co., NS

Collector (c) Donor (d):  John A. Collins (c.d.) Scotsville, Inv. Co., NS

Received: 
1926 Oct. 18

Quantity:  1

Remarks:  These implements, 5922 - 5927 were either ploughed up or found lying in the field at place named.

Date Accessioned: 18 October 1926

Reference: Harry Piers number 5924  Nova Scotia Museum Archaeology Collection 

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