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Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Early Woodland Traditions  Search this
Seller:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  Search this
Previous owner:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  Search this
Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Non-Indian, 1833-1896  Search this
Object Name:
Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped, notched
Dimensions:
13.7 cm
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Arkansas; USA
Date created:
6000–200 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph L. Jones (1833-1896, New Orleans, Louisiana); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Jones's widow, Susan Polk Jones (1842-1921), in 1906.
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Catalog Number:
7195
Barcode:
007195.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66a53ccc0-7283-4bc7-b49f-1103f5b34beb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_7633