Washington State

NW Coastal and Puget Sound Lithic Artifacts

 

Black Slate Ulu

Used to cut fish and other meats

 There are two holes in the top possibly for handle or lashing.

Approximant age 500-1000 years.

Found near Hadlock, WA

 

 

Black Slate Ulu

Reverse Side and Close up Drilled Hole

 

Adz

Length 4"

Width 3"

Weight: 131 grams

Black Jade with green swirls

Age ~3-4 thousand years.

Oak Bay, Hadlock, WA

 

A Green Hide Softener

Found on a Puget Sound beach near Oak Bay, Hadlock, WA

Length 2"

Width 2"

Mint green in color: Material appears to be of a high Grade Green Jasper ?

Age is approx. 1000-2000 years.

Jadeite Celt

Lithic Material: Black Jade

Length: 4.0"

Weight:

Found in the Puget Sound Region

Ex: C Marlow Collection

Side Shot Showing the classic saw marks

 

 

Length 2.75"

Width 1.75"

Nice little Adz

Close up shows a tiny barnacle still attached

Disco Bay, Clallam County

 

 

Jade Knife Blade

Length 4"

Width 2"

It has been broken in half and the inside has been ground smooth.

Close up of Butt End Showing Barnacle Remnant

Age ~1000-1500 years old.

Discovery Bay, Jefferson County, WA

 

 

 

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Updated 11/16/07