Pestle

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Date created: AD 900–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Frederick J. Hilbiber (Fred Hilbiber), Non-Indian, 1857-1937
Seller: Frederick J. Hilbiber (Fred Hilbiber), Non-Indian, 1857-1937

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frederick J. Hilbiber (1857-1937, a barber, mineralogist, and collector in New Castle, Delaware); purchased by George G. Heye from Fred Hilbiber circa 1907.
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Place: Kent County; Maryland; USA

See related items: Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Food Gathering and Preparation
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Outside Mitsitam Café, Containers and Utensils

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 1/2476
Barcode: 012476.000

Object Type: Food Gathering and Preparation

Object Name: Pestle
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Pecked, ground
Dimensions: 19 x 5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws603f1d3aa-797c-47d9-8a28-cd0506076580

Record ID: NMAI_13394