Culture/People:

possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Frances L. Lurkins (Frances Lloyd Lurkins), Non-Indian, 1858-1931  Search this

Donor:

Frances L. Lurkins (Frances Lloyd Lurkins), Non-Indian, 1858-1931  Search this

Object Name:

Bead/beads (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Shell/shells

Techniques:

Drilled

Object Type:

Adornment/Jewelry

Place:

Illinois; USA

Date created:

1000 BC–AD 900 (Early to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Formerly in the collection of Frances L. Lurkins (1858-1931, a trained nurse and hospital superintendent); donated to MAI by Frances Lurkins in 1922.

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Catalog Number:

11/5465

Barcode:

115465.000

See related items:

Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture)

Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ebf0ef83-d557-48fe-b51e-f06e810a9424

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_124480