Fig. 273. (S. 1–1.) The smallest axe in the United States. H. K. Deisher collection, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. For what purpose this toy was made, I do not know. It was found near East St. Louis, Illinois, some years ago.
Fig. 274. (S. 1–3.) Rev. James Savage collection. Material: argillite. Lenawee County, Michigan.
“8. Ridged axes. Prominent longitudinal ridge in the centre on both sides of the blade. Very well made and smooth or polished. Very rare. Several specimens are known. Probably peculiar to Wisconsin.”
Other Classes
“Barbed axes. Occur in Michigan. None have been found in Wisconsin. Rough, or smooth, or highly polished. (See Fig. 275 for illustration of specimens in Father James Savage’s collection.)
Fig. 275. (S. 1–3.) Rev. James Savage’s collection. Barbed axes. Just why such a form was made, no one is able to determine. These must remain as mysterious. To the left, argillite, Jackson County, Michigan; to the right, limestone, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
“Indented axes. Occur in central and northern Illinois. They have a central circular depression on one side of the blade. Several examples are known. All are well made, smooth or polished.
“Groove extending over poll and into the handle groove. Occur in Missouri. Rare. Several examples known. Well made, small size, smooth or polished.”