Axe head

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 900 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Charles T. Steigerwalt, Non-Indian, 1858-1912
Auction venue: Stanley V. Henkels & Company (Stan. V. Henkels & Company)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Charles T. Steigerwalt (1858-1912, a collector of coins and antiques from Lancaster, Pennsylvania); purchased by MAI at an auction of Charles Steigerwalt's collection held by the Stanley V. Henkels & Company of Philadelphia in 1917.
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Place: Robert Island, Susquehanna River; Harford County; Maryland; USA
Archipelago: Susquehanna River Islands
Island Name: Robert Island

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/6871
Barcode: 066871.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Axe head
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, grooved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e0e3c13b-636e-4e76-b601-98d63e2cb3c6

Record ID: NMAI_72040