Pestle

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Date created: 1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: John C. Graham, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John C. Graham (possibly an antique dealer in Salem, Massachusetts); purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1940.
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Place: Salem; Essex County; Massachusetts; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/2385
Barcode: 202385.000

Object Type: Food Gathering and Preparation

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c5586a05-477f-4af2-8958-6abc228ab2ea

Record ID: NMAI_216197