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Stone Tool: Grooved Plummet, Hematite

1983.04.0448

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Grooved Plummet, Hematite   (1983.04.0448)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Multiple Use T&E for Materials
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Archaic, Hopewell Tradition, Middle Woodland, Late Woodland, Prehistoric
Date 3500-600 BCE
Culture Native American
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 5.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 2 cm
Weight 45 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Stone--Hematite
Manufacturing Processes Grinding, Incising

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

See 1983.04.0001.
Turner, Ellen Sue and Thomas R. Hester. A Field guide to Stone Artifacts of Texas Indians. Texas Monthly Press: Austin. 1985.

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Artifact History

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

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