 | Louis Adam Kengla - 1888 - 68 σελίδες
...purposes for which the axe would seem to be indispensable, they used the stone chisel — Uh-ga-o-gwat-ha. In cutting trees, fire was applied at the foot, and...more regular concavity of the vessel was desired." In such an application as the above, I think a handle would be useful if not absolutely necessary.... | |
 | 1908 - 848 σελίδες
...Iroquois used the stone chisel, Uh'-ga-o-givat'-hii, In cutting trees, fire was applied at the root, and the chisel used to clear away the coal. By a repetition...used when a more regular concavity of the vessel was desired.2 The chisel here described is clearly the celt or stone hatchet blade which was in common... | |
 | 1908 - 850 σελίδες
...Iroquois used the stone chisel, Uh'-ga-o-gwat'-hii. In cutting trees, fire was applied at the root, and the chisel used to clear away the coal. By a repetition...used when a more regular concavity of the vessel was desired.2 The chisel here described is clearly the celt or stone hatchet blade which was in common... | |
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In cutting trees, fire was applied at the root, and the chisel used to clear away the coal. By a repetition of the process, trees were felled and cut to pieces. Wooden vessels were hollowed out by the same means. Fire and the chisel were the substitutes... 