Culture/People:

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

Previous owner:

William D. Halsey, Non-Indian  Search this

Donor:

William D. Halsey, Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Mortar

Media/Materials:

Sandstone

Techniques:

Ground

Object Type:

Food Gathering and Preparation

Place:

Montauk; Suffolk County; New York; USA

Island Name:

Long Island

Island Grouping:

Long Island

Date created:

3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William D. Halsey (of Bridgehampton, Long Island); donated to MAI by William D. Halsey in 1918.

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Catalog Number:

8/3396

Barcode:

083396.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Food Gathering and Preparation

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64af280cb-134f-43d9-a4f9-ca2e6eba5e66

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_89410