Non-Indian (archaeological); possibly used by the Penobscot Search this
Previous owner:
Alexander Augustine Sapiel, Penobscot, b. 1884 Search this
Seller:
Alexander Augustine Sapiel, Penobscot, b. 1884 Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957 Search this
Object Name:
Fishing line sinker
Media/Materials:
Iron
Techniques:
Cast
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Indian Island; Old Town; Penobscot County; Maine; USA
Archipelago:
Maine Islands
Island Name:
Indian Island
Date created:
1750–1850
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Alexander Augustine Sapiel (Penobscot, b. 1884); purchased by George Heye from Alexander Sapiel in 1940 during a trip to Maine.
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