Axe head

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Date created: AD 1000–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Samuel H. Zahm, Non-Indian; H. L. Simon, Non-Indian
Previous owner: Charles T. Steigerwalt, Non-Indian, 1858-1912
Auction venue: Stanley V. Henkels & Company (Stan. V. Henkels & Company)

Collection History: Collection history unknown, but possibly collected by Samuel H. Zahm or H. L. Simon; subsequently in the collection of Charles T. Steigerwalt (1858-1912, a collector of coins and antiques from Lancaster, Pennsylvania); purchased by MAI at an auction of Charles Steigerwalt's collection held by the Stanley V. Henkels & Company of Philadelphia in 1917.
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Place: Near Washington Boro; Washington Boro; Lancaster County; Pennsylvania; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/6886
Barcode: 066886.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Grooved, ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a036b7dd-8e85-45e3-9848-890881376af1

Record ID: NMAI_72056