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front Axe with modern haft
c. 5000 B.C.E.
1985.0186
Stone axes were used to cut down trees and for woodworking.
front Plummet

1985.0219
Plummets or weights were used to force a fishing net to sink in the water to catch fish.
front Pitted stone

1985.0883
Native Americans used this is a stone tool to crack open nuts and to grind seeds.
front Pair of stone heads
1870-1880
1992.02
The style of carving on the pair of three-dimensional miniature (2 1/2" to 2 3/8") stone heads is reminiscent of carving on gravestones and probably dates to the late 19th century.

 

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