Wedge or Chisel

African

  • Titles Wedge or Chisel (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 4 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 5/8 in. (10.5 x 11.4 x 1.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.240
  • Work Type wedge or chisel
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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