Culture/People:

Non-Indian (archaeological)  Search this

Possible owner:

Arthur C. Van Horn, Non-Indian, ca. 1862-1935  Search this

Previous owner:

Lena C. Van Horn (Mrs. Arthur C. Van Horn), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1942  Search this

Donor:

Lena C. Van Horn (Mrs. Arthur C. Van Horn), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1942  Search this

Honoree:

Arthur C. Van Horn, Non-Indian, ca. 1862-1935  Search this

Object Name:

Tomahawk/Axe blade

Media/Materials:

Iron

Techniques:

Forged

Object Type:

Personal items

Place:

Genoa; Cayuga County; New York; USA

Date created:

probably 1700–1800

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Lena C. Van Horn (ca. 1872-1942, of Groton, New York) and possibly that of her husband Arthur C. Van Horn (ca. 1862-1935); donated to MAI by Lena Van Horn in 1938 in honor of Arthur Van Horn.

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Catalog Number:

19/9922

Barcode:

199922.000

See related items:

Non-Indian (archaeological)

Personal items

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws663355e14-dbfd-4059-b614-9dadd12c4b66

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_213224