Culture/People:

possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this

MAI agent:

Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942  Search this

Object Name:

Hammerstone

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Georgetown; Essex County; Massachusetts; USA

Date created:

8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collected or purchased from local residents by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1915 during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.

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Catalog Number:

4/4640

Barcode:

044640.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6be602616-bd59-404f-ac15-c6be34f139c8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_48167