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
Excavator: Godfrey J. Olsen, Non-Indian, 1906-1964
Expedition sponsor: Willard V. King (Willard Vinton King), Non-Indian, 1868-1955

Collection History: Excavated in 1933 by archaeologist Godfrey J. Olsen (1906-1964) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI and Willard V. King (1868-1955, a New York City banker and MAI trustee).
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Place: Middletown; Monmouth County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/4814
Barcode: 184814.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws638f37cec-4ab6-48cc-89fc-5e037880286d

Record ID: NMAI_197683