Pestle

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

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Edward Kurtz, Non-Indian
Seller: Edward Kurtz, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward Kurtz (of Berlin and Ocean City, Maryland); purchased by MAI from Edward Kurtz in 1925.
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Place: Worcester County; Maryland; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 13/6004
Barcode: 136004.000

Object Type: Food Gathering and Preparation

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws628f80485-fabd-4654-94c2-a38f2919a420

Record ID: NMAI_145982