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Adze blade

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly in the collection of and possibly collected by Dr. Simon W. Houghton (1849-1924, a physician living in Somers and Enfield, Connecticut); purchased by George Heye/MAI from Dr. Houghton in 1916.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Possible collector
Dr. Simon Willard Houghton (S. W. Houghton), Non-Indian, 1849-1924
Previous owner
Dr. Simon Willard Houghton (S. W. Houghton), Non-Indian, 1849-1924
Seller
Dr. Simon Willard Houghton (S. W. Houghton), Non-Indian, 1849-1924
Date created
6000 BC–AD 500 (Middle Archaic to Middle Woodland period)
Object Name
Adze blade
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground, grooved
Dimensions
19.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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