Gustaf Nordenskiöld’s Trowel

Gustaf Nordenskiöld’s Trowel
Origin	Gustaf Nordenskiöld
Type	Trowel
Effects	Removes massive amounts of dirt
Downsides	User will unintentionally take objects that do not belong to them
Activation	Contact with dirt
Collected by	Warehouse 12
Section	Carter-95KV
Aisle	51138-0618
Shelf	27164-4721-584
Date of Collection	June 30, 1899
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Origin

Gustaf Nordenskiöld was the first to study the ruins of Mesa Verde. Working with local cattle rancher Richard Wetherill, they excavated the cliff dwellings in a scientific and orderly manner. When Nordenskiöld departed America with several artifacts, many cried in anger that the archaeologist had stolen goods from the ancient site. However, xenophobia rather than justice was behind the response, as local looters received no punishment.

Effects

Will remove large amounts of dirt when in contact. The dirt will be displaced into mounds centered around the user. The effects stop when they reach rock or metal structures. The user will unintentionally take objects they do not own, although they will never steal something intentionally while affected.