possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions Search this
Expedition leader:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Excavator:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Charles O. Turbyfill (Charles Orr Turbyfill/C. O. Turbyfill), Non-Indian, 1888-1966 Search this
Melville Decker, Non-Indian, 1865-1941 Search this
Object Name:
Maul/Hammer head
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
New York City, Staten Island, Tottenville; Richmond County; New York; USA
Island Name:
Staten Island
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Excavated in 1920 by Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971, MAI staff member), Charles O. Turbyfill (1888-1966, MAI staff member), Donald A. Cadzow (1894-1960, MAI staff member), and Melville Decker (1865-1941, a Staten Island boat builder) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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