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Net weight/Netsinker

Object Details

Collection History
Collected in 1940 by William F. Stiles (1912-1980, MAI curator) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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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
Collector
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980
Date created
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Net weight/Netsinker
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Flaked/chipped, notched
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
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