probably Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed); said to have been found in a Chonnonton (Neutral/Attawandaron)l grave Search this
Possible collector:
Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893 Search this
Possible seller:
Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928 Search this
Previous owner:
Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893 Search this
Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Axe head (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Neutral grave; Lake Medad; Halton Regional Municipality; Ontario; Canada
Date created:
5000 BC–AD 1650 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Probably collected or excavated by Luke Mullock (1806-1893) between 1887 and 1888; purchased by Dr. John Owen McGregor (1850-1928, a physician and collector in Hamilton, Ontario) in 1893 from Luke Mullock's heirs; purchased by MAI in 1916, possibly from Dr. McGregor.
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