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Axe blade

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly in the collection of Frances L. Lurkins (1858-1931, a trained nurse and hospital superintendent); donated to MAI by Frances Lurkins in 1922.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Non-Indian (archaeological)
Previous owner
Frances L. Lurkins (Frances Lloyd Lurkins), Non-Indian, 1858-1931
Donor
Frances L. Lurkins (Frances Lloyd Lurkins), Non-Indian, 1858-1931
Date created
probably AD 1560–1750
Object Name
Axe blade
Media/Materials
Iron
Techniques
Forged
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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