probably Central/Middle Mississippian (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953 Search this
Donor:
Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953 Search this
Object Name:
Awl/perforator (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Williams Island, Tennessee River; Hamilton County; Tennessee; USA
Island Name:
Williams Island
Island Grouping:
Tennessee River Islands
Date created:
AD 1350-1550 (Late Mississippian period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Blair S. Williams (1872-1953, a stockbroker and MAI trustee); donated to MAI by Blair Williams in 1941.
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