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Object #     1030
Object name     Hand Hammer
Culture of Origin     Tlingit, Stikine
Materials     Stone
Dimensions     H: 4.7 in, Diam: 2.6 in
Exhibit Label    

This tool was used in the preparation of food, to mash berries and pound meat or fish eggs. It was collected from a Tlingit woman in Wrangell, Alaska.

Source     Mr. George T. Emmons
Location     Wrangell, AK
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by Thomas Burke


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