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This groundstone ax, with its full groove and distinct wedge shape, is one of only a few prehistoric items within the ASIS museum collection. These prehistoric objects provide evidence of Native American use of Assateague Island for fishing and hunting.

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  • Title: Ax
  • Contributor: Assateague Island National Seashore
  • Park Website: Park Website
  • National Park Service Catalog Number: ASIS 1668
  • Material: Mineral Stone
  • Cultural Group or Period: Prehistoric
National Park Service, Museum Management Program

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