Culture/People

possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions

MAI agent

Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Object Name

Axe head

Media/Materials

Stone

Techniques

Ground, grooved

Object Type

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place

Barrington; Bristol County; Rhode Island; USA

Date created

3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History

Collection history unknown; purchased by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) from an unknown source in 1918 during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.

Catalog Number

8/5018

Barcode

085018.000

See related items

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source

National Museum of the American Indian

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