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Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. William L. Pyle, Non-Indian, ca. 1866-1932  Search this
Donor:
Dr. William L. Pyle, Non-Indian, ca. 1866-1932  Search this
Object Name:
Axe head
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Grenadier Island, Thousand Islands Park; Jefferson County; New York; USA
Island Name:
Grenadier Island
Island Grouping:
Thousand Islands
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. William L. Pyle (ca. 1866-1932, of Jersey City, New Jersey); donated to MAI by Dr. Pyle in 1922.
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Catalog Number:
11/4515
Barcode:
114515.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c353b5de-d7f8-4e14-8a7c-bd95dd907da7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_122949