Hammerstone (uncertain)

29-134-59

From: United States of America | Pennsylvania | Clinton County | Lock Haven

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-134-59
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Algonquin (uncertain) | Iroquois (uncertain)
Provenience United States of America | Pennsylvania | Clinton County | Lock Haven
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Locus Pine Station, Quiggle Farm, Operation III, surface.
Section American
Materials Sandstone
Technique Chipped
Description

Four river pebbles, sandstone, showing use as hammerstones. Each pecked on each side to provide a grip. One deeply, to form pits.

Credit Line University Museum-Rochester University Expedition, 1929

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