Hammerstone

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of collector and Tiffany's employee Moses Frederick Savage (ca. 1852-1934); purchased by George Heye from M.F. Savage in 1905.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner
M. Frederick Savage (Moses Frederick Savage/M. F. Savage), Non-Indian, ca. 1852-1934
Seller
M. Frederick Savage (Moses Frederick Savage/M. F. Savage), Non-Indian, ca. 1852-1934
Date created
8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Hammerstone
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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