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Mortar

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Archer V. Martin (1865-1941, a judge in Victoria, British Columbia); purchased by George Heye from Archer Martin in 1916.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Haisla (attributed)
Previous owner
Archer V. Martin (Archer Evans Stringer Martin), Non-Indian, 1865-1941
Seller
Archer V. Martin (Archer Evans Stringer Martin), Non-Indian, 1865-1941
Object Name
Mortar
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Pecked
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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