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: William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents in 1939 by William F. Stiles (1912-1980, MAI curator) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Garrison; Putnam County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/652
Barcode: 200652.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67d3e219d-f899-48b9-a670-ef230573b3c7

Record ID: NMAI_214395