Culture/People:

probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian Traditions  Search this

Object Name:

Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Hematite

Techniques:

Ground

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Hancock County; Tennessee; USA

Date created:

3000 BC-AD 1550 (Late Archaic to Late Mississippian period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by George Gustav Heye from an unknown source in 1914.

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Catalog Number:

3/7461

Barcode:

037461.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws625c7dffa-4bb6-44e1-9ad6-fb0a4d991a80

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_40105