Paint mortar

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935
Donor: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mrs. Thea Kowne Page; donated to MAI by Thea Page Heye following her marriage to George Heye in 1915.
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Place: Vincentown; Burlington County; New Jersey; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Art and Printing tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/5320
Barcode: 045320.000

Object Type: Art and Printing tools

Object Name: Paint mortar
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e264fb1f-c370-4e33-a555-aae9127036e5

Record ID: NMAI_48811