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Catalog Data

Culture/People:
probably Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
J. H. McTavish, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Bannerstone (throwing stick/atlatl weight)
Media/Materials:
Slate
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Lambton; Lambton County; Ontario; Canada
Date created:
3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of J.H. McTavish; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1931.
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Catalog Number:
17/8992
Barcode:
178992.000
See related items:
Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6bfaede6a-cdc3-4b3e-8be7-38f50c4cb981
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_191310