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 Chorrera Jade, Turquoise, Chrisocola and Other Stone Objects from the Suriname region

SURINAM AXE

A stone axe was recovered in 1998 from the Suriname River. It is a unique specimen, because its original wooden handle is still completely present. The hafting is special: probably resin is used to connect the stone blade to the handle. Complete prehistoric axes are rare in the Guianas. This is the only specimen from Suriname up to now. One comparable specimen is known from Guyana, one from Amazonia and several have been reported from French Guyana. All these specimens also were found in rivers, river banks or creeks. The length of the handle of the Suriname specimen is longer than the other specimens: 73.5 cm. Another unique feature are two opposite circular indentations at both sides of the resin material.  Found in the middle of the Suriname River near the junction with Klaaskreek

length 73.5 cm - diameter of the handle is 2.5 cm on the average - width stone 9.5 cm - length stone (cutting edge) 15 cm.
   
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