Probably Adena or Hopewell (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Charles E. Locke (Charles Erie Locke/C.E. Locke), Non-Indian, 1850-1919 Search this
Seller:
Charles E. Locke (Charles Erie Locke/C.E. Locke), Non-Indian, 1850-1919 Search this
Object Name:
Worked shell (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Ground
Object Type:
Materials: Waste
Place:
Tanner; Larue County; Kentucky; USA
Date created:
600 BC-AD 500 (Early to Middle Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Charles Erie Locke (1850-1919, a theatre and opera producer and later a New York City businessman); purchased by George Heye from Charles E. Locke in 1908.
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