possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Early Woodland Traditions Search this
Previous owner:
Gardner Mason Sherman (Gardner M. Sherman), Non-Indian, ca. 1850-1906 Search this
Object Name:
Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped, ground, grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Roy; Pike County or Mississippi County; Arkansas; USA
Date created:
6000–200 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Gardner Mason Sherman (ca. 1850-1906, a well-known collector in South Hadley, Massachusetts); acquired by George Heye from an unknown source in 1905.
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