Culture/People:

possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Joseph E. Mattern (J. E. Mattern), Non-Indian, 1868-1947  Search this

Seller:

Joseph E. Mattern (J. E. Mattern), Non-Indian, 1868-1947  Search this

Object Name:

Birdstone part/fragment (throwing stick/atlatl weight) (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Ground, drilled, notched

Object Type:

Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Place:

Lagrange County; Indiana; USA

Date created:

3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph E. Mattern (1868-1947), an amateur archaeologist in Monroe County, New York; purchased by George Heye from Joseph Mattern in 1905.

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Catalog Number:

6941

Barcode:

006941.000

See related items:

Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6355dc629-5571-488c-ae47-3be649ea9250

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_7459