Culture/People:

possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Dr. William Clark Barnard (Dr. W. C. Barnard), Non-Indian, 1870-1945  Search this

Seller:

Dr. William Clark Barnard (Dr. W. C. Barnard), Non-Indian, 1870-1945  Search this

Object Name:

Birdstone (throwing stick/atlatl weight) (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Carved, drilled

Object Type:

Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Place:

Perry County; Arkansas; USA

Date created:

3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. William Clark Barnard, 1870-1945); purchased by MAI from Dr. Barnard in 1939.

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Catalog Number:

20/792

Barcode:

200792.000

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/ws622125d4d-d4a5-4eb4-abb8-1962e487ece9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_214626