Wedge or Chisel

African

  • Titles Wedge or Chisel (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 10 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. (25.4 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.228
  • Work Type wedge or chisel
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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