Culture/People:

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

Previous owner:

Dr. Nelson Read Hall, Non-Indian, 1868-1924  Search this

Donor:

Dr. Nelson Read Hall, Non-Indian, 1868-1924  Search this

Object Name:

Maul/Hammer head

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Ground

Dimensions:

9.8 x 3.2 x 6.1 cm

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Warren; Bristol County; Rhode Island; USA

Date created:

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

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Nelson Read Hall (1868-1924, of Warren, Rhode Island); donated to MAI by Dr. Hall in 1919.

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Catalog Number:

9/1476

Barcode:

091476.000

See related items:

Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6584f1362-e833-4aca-a17f-c4223260d593

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_98759