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Axe head

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William C. Burns (1866-1945, a mechanical engineer in Pasadena, California); acquired by Albert R. Spivey (1888-1963, an antique dealer in Pasadena, California) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from Albert Spivey in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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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
William C. Burns (W. C. Burns), Non-Indian, 1866-1945
Albert R. Spivey (A. R. Spivey), Non-Indian, 1888-1963
Seller
Albert R. Spivey (A. R. Spivey), Non-Indian, 1888-1963
Presenter/funding source
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928
Date created
6000 BC–AD 1550 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Axe head
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground, grooved
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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