Culture/People:

probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this

Seller:

Christine L. Zenke Niebuhr (Christine Luzetta Zenke/Mrs. George Niebuhr), Non-Indian, 1880-1951  Search this

Previous owner:

George J. Niebuhr, Non-Indian, 1874-1928  Search this

Object Name:

Hammerstone

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Pecked

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Wilkes-Barre; Luzerne County; Pennsylvania; USA

Date created:

8000 BC–AD 1550 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George J. Niebuhr (1874-1928, of Maplewood, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from his widow Christine L. Zenke Niebuhr (1880-1951) in 1928.

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Catalog Number:

16/3205

Barcode:

163205.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65472fcb8-7e54-4f41-a352-673e8307e05d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_174577