Axe blade/spud

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Date created: 200 BC–AD 1600 (Middle to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Otho B. Lowry (O. B. Lowry), Non-Indian, 1868-1958
Seller: Otho B. Lowry (O. B. Lowry), Non-Indian, 1868-1958

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Otho B. Lowry (1868-1958, an artifact collector from Fairplay, Maryland); purchased by MAI from O.B. Lowry in 1916.
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Place: Spielman; Washington County; Maryland; USA

See related items: Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/5401
Barcode: 055401.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe blade/spud
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws692307987-c808-4e9f-8726-216c5d3a00a1

Record ID: NMAI_59706