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Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Early Woodland Traditions  Search this
Previous owner:
George H. Budke (George Henry Budke), Non-Indian, 1868-1948  Search this
Mae M. Budke (Mrs. George H. Budke), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1866  Search this
Margaret Budke (Marke M. Budke), Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
Mae M. Budke (Mrs. George H. Budke), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1866  Search this
Margaret Budke (Marke M. Budke), Non-Indian  Search this
Honoree:
George H. Budke (George Henry Budke), Non-Indian, 1868-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Hematite
Techniques:
Pecked
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Missouri; USA
Date created:
6000–200 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Rockland County, New York, historian George Henry Budke (1868-1948); donated to MAI by his widow, Mae (Martha) Budke, and daughter Margaret (Marke) Budke in 1950 in memory of George Budke.
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Catalog Number:
21/5975
Barcode:
215975.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62fb68d01-7467-480d-b69e-4638e562740c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_230166