Hammerstone

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: M. Frederick Savage (Moses Frederick Savage/M. F. Savage), Non-Indian, ca. 1852-1934
Seller: M. Frederick Savage (Moses Frederick Savage/M. F. Savage), Non-Indian, ca. 1852-1934

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of collector and Tiffany's employee Moses Frederick Savage (ca. 1852-1934); purchased by George Heye from M.F. Savage in 1905.
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Place: Trenton (Lamberton); Mercer County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6796
Barcode: 006796.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Hammerstone
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62fc5368a-ab21-4c93-b8ee-a9eec8fe3f3d

Record ID: NMAI_7118