Axe head

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 500 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD, Providence, Rhode Island); acquired by MAI through an exchange with the Museum of Art in 1945.
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Place: New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/7148
Barcode: 207148.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, grooved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f48a3bcd-da39-4a4f-89a6-331c5d01014f

Record ID: NMAI_221382