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Axe

Fully Grooved Axe. Material: stone. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 4 1/4" L. x 2" D. Description: natural stone; fully grooved; edged on wider end; groove encircles narrower rounded end.

Fully grooved axe used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American tool. Found on the Suemnick place, Waseca County. Currently displayed in the flat exhibit case located on the museum balcony timeline.