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Hammerstone

Object Details

Collection History
Excavated in 1914 by George Hubbard Pepper (1873-1924, MAI staff member) and George Heye.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Seneca (archaeological) (attributed)
Excavator
George Hubbard Pepper (GHP), Non-Indian, 1873-1924
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957
Date created
probably 1650–1680
Object Name
Hammerstone
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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