Axe head

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Date created: 6000 BC–AD 1550 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Christian C. Sanderson, Non-Indian, 1882-1966
Donor: Christian C. Sanderson, Non-Indian, 1882-1966

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Christian C. Sanderson (of Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania); donated to MAI by Christian C. Sanderson in 1921.
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Place: Chadds Ford; Delaware County; Pennsylvania; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/9279
Barcode: 109279.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, grooved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68a9490d9-3ce0-41ab-9355-d970e44b690f

Record ID: NMAI_117876