Culture/People:

possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this

Collector:

Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942  Search this

Object Name:

Paint container (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Ground

Object Type:

Art and Printing tools

Place:

Charlestown; Washington County; Rhode Island; USA

Date created:

3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collected or purchased from local residents in 1923 by Dr. Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) during MAI-sponsored fieldwork.

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Catalog Number:

12/9

Barcode:

120009.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Art and Printing tools

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws690a5f876-9097-459a-85a4-52d54a3c8022

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_128907