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Abrader

Object Details

Collection History
Collected or excavated by Caribbean archaeologist and historian Adolfo de Hostos (1887-1982) at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from Adolfo de Hostos in 1908.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed); including Archaic Age (Ortoiroid), Saladoid, and Ostionoid Traditions
Collector
Adolfo de Hostos (Adolfo José De Hostos Ayala), Non-Indian, 1887-1982
Previous owner
Adolfo de Hostos (Adolfo José De Hostos Ayala), Non-Indian, 1887-1982
Seller
Adolfo de Hostos (Adolfo José De Hostos Ayala), Non-Indian, 1887-1982
Date created
2500 BC-AD 1500
Object Name
Abrader
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Abraded
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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