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Birdstone (throwing stick/atlatl weight)

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Erwin Krueger (of New York City); donated to MAI by Erwin Krueger in 1942.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Erwin Krueger (Irwin Krueger), Non-Indian
Donor
Erwin Krueger (Irwin Krueger), Non-Indian
Date created
3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Object Name
Birdstone (throwing stick/atlatl weight)
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
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