Maul/Hammer 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: Dr. John Vance Lauderdale (J.V. Lauderdale), Non-Indian, 1832-1931
Donor: Dr. John Vance Lauderdale (J.V. Lauderdale), Non-Indian, 1832-1931

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. John Vance Lauderdale (1832-1931, a U.S. Army surgeon); donated to MAI by Dr. Lauderdale in 1919.
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Place: Geneseo; Livingston County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/1253
Barcode: 091253.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Maul/Hammer head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, grooved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d9045c71-d257-4f75-8751-247eff031201

Record ID: NMAI_98297