Pestle

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1550 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: William C. Burns (W. C. Burns), Non-Indian, 1866-1945; Albert R. Spivey (A. R. Spivey), Non-Indian, 1888-1963
Seller: Albert R. Spivey (A. R. Spivey), Non-Indian, 1888-1963
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William C. Burns (1866-1945, a mechanical engineer in Pasadena, California); acquired by Albert R. Spivey (1888-1963, an antique dealer in Pasadena, California) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from Albert Spivey in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Pennsylvania; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Food Gathering and Preparation

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/2308
Barcode: 082308.000

Object Type: Food Gathering and Preparation

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6272cd331-9d66-478c-afbe-71253f9f9cc8

Record ID: NMAI_88732