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Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Previous owner:
Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953  Search this
Donor:
Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953  Search this
Object Name:
Adze blade
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Woodworking tools
Place:
Hampden County; Massachusetts; USA
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Blair S. Williams (1872-1953, a stockbroker and MAI trustee); donated to MAI by Blair Williams in 1941.
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Catalog Number:
20/4289
Barcode:
204289.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Woodworking tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws621443788-32e2-473e-b3fb-ac8246cf3936
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_217840