Hammerstone

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Collector: Reverend William R. Blackie (W.R. Blackie), Non-Indian, 1870-1946

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents by Reverend William R. Blackie (1870-1946, an amateur archaeologist and long-time associate of MAI) at an unknown date; acquired by MAI from Reverend Blackie in 1923.
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Place: Grassy Sprain Reservoir; Yonkers; Westchester County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 12/6206
Barcode: 126206.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e128bac9-66a8-4230-a676-c0c1538585d8

Record ID: NMAI_135701