probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Joseph Hill Hunt (Joseph H. Hunt), Non-Indian, 1848-1911 Search this
Possible seller:
Emily Benners Hunt (Mrs. Joseph H. Hunt), Non-Indian, 1859-1929 Search this
Object Name:
Abrader
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
West Virginia; USA
Date created:
8000 BC–AD 1600 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph Hill Hunt (1848-1911, a physician in Brooklyn, New York); purchased by George Heye in 1914, possibly from Dr. Hunt's widow, Emily Benners Hunt (1859-1929).
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