Wedge or Chisel

African

  • Titles Wedge or Chisel (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 9 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (23.2 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.230
  • Work Type wedge or chisel
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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