Pestle

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Date created: AD 1000–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
MAI agent: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased from an unknown source by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1919 during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Point Judith; Washington County; Rhode Island; USA

See related items: Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Food Gathering and Preparation

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/4430
Barcode: 094430.000

Object Type: Food Gathering and Preparation

Object Name: Pestle
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6eed96535-0245-465d-b5ad-42565f6edaad

Record ID: NMAI_101827