Teodoro Vidal Collection of Puerto Rican History - Introduction
Explore Puerto Rico’s history, from the 16th to the 20th centuries, through the eyes of collector Teodoro Vidal. Vidal captured the island’s history by collecting thousands of objects. Over 80 artifacts are featured here.
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Trinchante y Hacha
- Description
- This hatchet and knife from the Hormigueros region were used in carving santos. The hatchet is 16 cm. long, and the handle is made of the native guayalote wood and has a hole pierced near the end. The knife has a 9 cm. wooden handle carved into a spiral shape.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 20th century
- ID Number
- 1997.0097.0324
- accession number
- 1997.0097
- catalog number
- 1997.0097.0324
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center