Axe head

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Carl Rungius (Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius), Non-Indian, 1869-1959; Dr. Clemens F. Fulda, Non-Indian, 1846-1914; Dr. Carl Fulda, Non-Indian, 1878-1917

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of wildlife artist Carl Rungius (1869-1959); acquired from him by his uncle Dr. Clemens F. Fulda (1846-1914) at an unknown date; inherited by Clemens Fulda's son Dr. Carl Fulda (1878-1917); purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1918.
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Place: Derby; Northumberland County; New Brunswick; Canada

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/1453
Barcode: 081453.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6aae0d42f-1f5c-4a66-ac14-6e02d83a6ded

Record ID: NMAI_87707