Birdstone part/fragment (throwing stick/atlatl weight)

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

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893
Possible seller: Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928
Previous owner: Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893; Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928

Collection History: Probably collected or excavated by Luke Mullock (1806-1893) between 1887 and 1888; purchased by Dr. John Owen McGregor (1850-1928, a physician and collector in Hamilton, Ontario) in 1893 from Luke Mullock's heirs; purchased by MAI in 1916, possibly from Dr. McGregor.
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Place: Lake Medad; Halton Regional Municipality; Ontario; Canada

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/7265
Barcode: 057265.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Birdstone part/fragment (throwing stick/atlatl weight)
Media/Materials: Slate
Techniques: Ground, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6797f4288-30bd-4b70-90a2-73c02c76ad1e

Record ID: NMAI_61876