Culture/People:

probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic, Woodland, and Fort Ancient Traditions  Search this

Seller:

Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928  Search this

Previous owner:

Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928  Search this

Object Name:

Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Ground

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Licking County; Ohio; USA

Date created:

8,000 BC–AD 1750 (Early Archaic to Late Fort Ancient period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Daniel N. Kern (1849-1928, of Shimerville and Allentown, Pennsylvania); purchased by George Heye from Daniel Kern in 1915.

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Catalog Number:

4/4402

Barcode:

044402.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ff9f2931-a2a1-4b80-82d9-49665c655fb8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_47515