Pestle fragment

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Date created: AD 800–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Howard A. Smolleck, Non-Indian, 1907-2001
Previous owner: Howard A. Smolleck, Non-Indian, 1907-2001
Donor: Howard A. Smolleck, Non-Indian, 1907-2001
Honoree: Alanson B. Skinner (A. B. Skinner/Alanson Buck Skinner), Non-Indian, 1886-1925

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of Howard A. Smolleck (1907-2001) and possibly collected by him while assisting MAI staff member Alanson B. Skinner (1886-1925); donated to MAI by Howard Smolleck in 1925 in memory of Alanson Skinner.
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Place: Near Voorhis pottery factory; Voorhis pottery factory; New York City, Manhattan, Inwood; New York County; New York; USA
Island Name: Manhattan Island

See related items: Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Food Gathering and Preparation

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/3668
Barcode: 143668.000

Object Type: Food Gathering and Preparation

Object Name: Pestle fragment
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Pecked, ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a3aa81f0-a5ff-4c89-804c-de1d2342cda0

Record ID: NMAI_154416