Bannerstone (throwing stick/atlatl weight)

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Date created: 3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)

Culture/People: probably Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Stephen Van Rensselaer (William Stephen Van Rensselar/S. Van Rensselaer), Non-Indian, 1871-1945
Seller: Stephen Van Rensselaer (William Stephen Van Rensselar/S. Van Rensselaer), Non-Indian, 1871-1945

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Stephen Van Rensselaer (1871-1945, a New York City antique dealer); purchased by MAI from Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1916.
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Place: Lancaster County; Pennsylvania; USA

See related items: Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture); Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/1076
Barcode: 051076.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Bannerstone (throwing stick/atlatl weight)
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Drilled, ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws664e98a94-409e-4e0e-9d88-c6c41006e13c

Record ID: NMAI_55158