Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George H. Brinsfield (1875-1953, of Crumpton, Maryland); purchased by George G. Heye from George H. Brinsfield circa 1907.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
- Previous owner
- George H. Brinsfield, Non-Indian, 1875-1953
- Seller
- George H. Brinsfield, Non-Indian, 1875-1953
- Date created
- 6000 BC–AD 900 (Middle Archaic to Middle Woodland period)
- Object Name
- Axe head
- Media/Materials
- Stone
- Techniques
- Ground, grooved
- Object Type
- Tools and Equipment (General)
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