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Hammerstone

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown, but said to have been collected in 1885; acquired by William Letchworth Bryant (1871-1947) or his father, William Clement Bryant (1830-1898) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from William Letchworth Bryant in 1920 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Possible owner
William Clement Bryant (William C. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1830-1898
Previous owner
William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947
Seller
William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947
Presenter/funding source
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928
Date created
8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Hammerstone
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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