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1 double grooved groundstone ax, 1 slightly grooved pestle
Image Not Available for 1 double grooved groundstone ax, 1 slightly grooved pestle
Object Number 89-15-10/52572
Display Title 1 double grooved groundstone ax, 1 slightly grooved pestle
Descriptions
Object Description 1 double grooved groundstone axe; 1 slightly grooved pestle.
Inventory Description Ground stone, fully grooved axes
Classification
  • Grooved Axe
Department Archaeological
Date 1-1600
Culture
  • Fort Ancient
  • Hopewell
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Adams County
Additional Geographic Terms Brush Creek Valley; Little Miami Valley; Serpent Mound, 1 mile southeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 10.1 x 4 cm (6 1/8 x 4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 89-15-10/52572
Provenance
Provenance Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (1882-1889)
Provenance Dr. Charles L. Metz (1882-1889)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1882-1889)

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