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Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic, Woodland, and Fort Ancient 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:
Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Coshocton County; Ohio; USA
Date created:
8,000 BC–AD 1750 (Early Archaic to Late Fort Ancient 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:
16/2879
Barcode:
162879.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cd2f543a-a9f7-4745-a5c0-1c8627f07088
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_174665