Axe head

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 900 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: George H. Budke (George Henry Budke), Non-Indian, 1868-1948; Mae M. Budke (Mrs. George H. Budke), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1866; Margaret Budke (Marke M. Budke), Non-Indian
Donor: Mae M. Budke (Mrs. George H. Budke), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1866; Margaret Budke (Marke M. Budke), Non-Indian
Honoree: George H. Budke (George Henry Budke), Non-Indian, 1868-1948

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Rockland County, New York, historian George Henry Budke (1868-1948); donated to MAI by his widow, Mae (Martha) Budke, and daughter Margaret (Marke) Budke in 1950 in memory of George Budke.
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Place: Michigan; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/6332
Barcode: 216332.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws606beb82c-7d83-4fb3-882c-bbc20f411805

Record ID: NMAI_230897