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Pitted object

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Robert E. Van Valkenburg (1866-1930, of Mount Upton, New York); purchased by George Heye from Robert Van Valkenburg in 1907.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner
Robert E. Van Valkenburg (R. E. Van Valkenburg), Non-Indian, 1866-1930
Seller
Robert E. Van Valkenburg (R. E. Van Valkenburg), Non-Indian, 1866-1930
Date created
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Pitted object
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Unknown Function
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