Stone Tool: Discoidal Blank or Cone

1983.04.0434

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Discoidal Blank or Cone   (1983.04.0434)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Unclassifiable Artifacts
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Early Woodland, Middle Woodland, Prehistoric
Date 600 BCE - 150 CE
Culture Native American
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 8.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 3.6 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 383 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Stone
Manufacturing Processes Grinding, Polishing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Gamestones: A Mississippian Enigma by Colonel John F. Berner. Central States Archeological Journal, Vol. 55, No. 2, pg. 72

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Reid Tombaugh
Reproduction No

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