probably Central/Middle Mississippian (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Henry R. Engler, Non-Indian, 1871-1952 Search this
Seller:
Henry R. Engler, Non-Indian, 1871-1952 Search this
Object Name:
Pendant (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Grooved, carved
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
New Albany; Floyd County; Indiana; USA
Date created:
AD 1000–1400 (Early to Middle Mississippian period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Indian artifact collector Henry R. Engler (1871-1952, of Bellerose, New York); purchased by MAI from Henry R. Engler in 1942.
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