Hammerstone
Hawaiian
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Caption
Hawaiian. Hammerstone, before 1902. Stone, 1 7/8 x 3 3/8in. (4.8 x 8.6cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George C. Brackett and Robert B. Woodward, 02.258.2640. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Hammerstone
Date
before 1902
Geography
Reportedly from: Hawai‘i, United States
Medium
Stone
Classification
Dimensions
1 7/8 x 3 3/8in. (4.8 x 8.6cm)
Inscriptions
Red-rimmed label reads: "Stone Hammer used in canoe making, nailing wooden pegs"
Credit Line
Gift of George C. Brackett and Robert B. Woodward
Accession Number
02.258.2640
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