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Sinew stone/abrader

Object Details

Collection History
Excavated by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1926 during MAI fieldwork sponsored by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Excavator
Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942
Expedition sponsor
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928
Date created
AD 1100–1500 (Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Sinew stone/abrader
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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