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Maul/Hammer head

Object Details

Collection History
Collected by Edward W. Milker (of Fargo, North Dakota) at an unknown date; donated to MAI by Edward W. Milker in 1943.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Plains Archaic, Plains Woodland, and Plains Village Traditions
Collector
Edward W. Milker, Non-Indian
Donor
Edward W. Milker, Non-Indian
Date created
1000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Plains Archaic to Late Plains Village period)
Object Name
Maul/Hammer head
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground, grooved
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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