Culture/People:

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

Previous owner:

William J. Mackay, Non-Indian, 1852-1919  Search this

Donor:

William J. Mackay, Non-Indian, 1852-1919  Search this

Object Name:

Axe head (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Ground, grooved

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

North Wilbraham; Hampden County; Massachusetts; USA

Date created:

8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William J. Mackay (1852-1919, vice president of the Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Co, Springfield, Massachusetts); donated to MAI by William J. Mackay in 1918.

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Catalog Number:

8/8204

Barcode:

088204.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f31c7c30-93a0-41cf-a84c-81a3e2ff388c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_95237