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are all of the same general type, sharpened at one end and blunt at 

 the opposite end, with a groove midway for attachment of the handle. 

 In no case is there a ridge bordering this groove which in one speci- 

 men (pi. 21, g) is partially duplicated. 



One ax has a cutting edge at each end, while another (fig. 12) 

 has the handle still attached, recalling the two specimens figured by 

 Nordenskiold. 



Fig. 11. Stone axes. 



Among the objects of stone taken from Spruce-tree House are sev- 

 eral similar to those called by the Hopi tcamahias (pi. 21, h). These 

 implements are as a rule long, with smooth surfaces ; they are sharp- 

 ened at one end and pointed at the opposite end. Generally they have 

 no groove for the attachment of a handle ; in one instance, however. 



