[BCMA] Help identifying an Artefact

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Most likely a shake splitter - we have several here tho' not exactly like
that, however, all are hit with a mallet to effect the splitting action.

On 6 April 2010 10:31, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vvv.com> wrote:

>  I need help identifying this artefact.  It is made of ferrous metal in 2
> parts.  The handle is not that robust and attaches to the head with a square
> shape.  The head has very blunt blade (could not be used for cutting), a
> shaft where the handle attaches is half square and half round (so the handle
> can turn on the blade and act like a ratchet) and has a peened head that
> looks like it is designed to be struck with a hammer.  I've seen two of
> these so it is not just a one of a kind.  One was dug up in a back yard in
> Port Moody and the other is at the Grist Mill in Keremeos with no donor
> info.  Any help would be appreciated.
> Jim Millar
> Port Moody Station Museum
> jim.pmmuseum at telus.net
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