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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Native American; American Indian
Title:Banner stone
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Sandstone
Place Made:North America; United States; Connecticut or Massachusetts; Connecticut Valley
Measurements:overall: 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.; 1.5875 x 8.255 x 6.0325 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK K.A.9.b.2
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
Banner stone, reddish in color with scorch marks. Roughly elliptical shape with chipped indents on either side to give it a winged appearance, or for hefting.

Tags:
indigenous people; Native American; archaeology

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