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Catalog Data

Culture/People:
possibly St. Lawrence Iroquoian (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Adelbert A. Getman (A. A. Getman), Non-Indian, 1851-1924  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Adelbert A. Getman (A. A. Getman), Non-Indian, 1851-1924  Search this
Object Name:
Awl/perforator
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Carved, notched
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Pennetts Square; Saint Lawrence; Jefferson County; New York; USA
Date created:
AD 1350–1550 (Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Adelbert A. Getman (1851-1924, a physician and artifact collector from Chaumont, New York); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Getman in 1906.
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Catalog Number:
9823
Barcode:
009823.000
See related items:
St. Lawrence Iroquoian (archaeological culture)
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b0688b93-4d76-4498-b0c5-3f8c82cb188c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_10482