Paint stone

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Excavator: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942
Expedition sponsor: James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928

Collection History: Excavated by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1922 during MAI fieldwork sponsored by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Place: Shell midden; Orient; Orient; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Materials: Raw

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 11/1592
Barcode: 111592.000

Object Type: Materials: Raw

Object Name: Paint stone
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6774dd7cc-4563-4d46-8568-8778ff3349ae

Record ID: NMAI_120444