Axe blade

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Date created: AD 1615–1640

Culture/People: Non-Indian (archaeological); probably used by the Susquehannock
Previous owner: F. Ward, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of F. Ward; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in 1914.
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Place: Washington Boro; Lancaster County; Pennsylvania; USA

See related items: Non-Indian (archaeological); Susquehannock (archaeological); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 3/7778
Barcode: 037778.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe blade
Media/Materials: Iron
Techniques: Forged

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cd639c10-b6d4-4710-808f-5729f17f2285

Record ID: NMAI_40464