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Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962  Search this
Object Name:
Axe head
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Red Bank; Monmouth County; New Jersey; USA
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 500 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Lancelot Ely (1875-1962, a surgeon in Somerville, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from Dr. Ely in 1950.
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Catalog Number:
21/5116
Barcode:
215116.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d4688806-37e7-4dfc-93e4-711e690f5137
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_229530