possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Central California: Middle Period and Late Period Search this
Previous owner:
Jesse J. Wood (J. J. Wood), Non-Indian, 1859-1923 Search this
Seller:
Jesse J. Wood (J. J. Wood), Non-Indian, 1859-1923 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Rincon; Santa Cruz County; California; USA
Date created:
600 BC–1850 (Late Holocene to Post-contact period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist and collector Jesse J. Wood (1859-1923, of Santa Barbara, California); purchased by MAI from Jesse Wood in 1923.
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