Culture/People:

possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Montague Tallant (W. Montague Tallant/Walter Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1892-1962  Search this

Seller:

Louise W. Tallant (Louise Wilder Tallant/Mrs. Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1890-1971  Search this

Object Name:

Celt

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Ground

Object Type:

Woodworking tools

Place:

Virginia; USA

Date created:

1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist Montague Tallant (Walter Montague Tallant, 1892-1962); purchased by MAI from his widow Louise Wilder Tallant (1890-1971) in 1965.

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Catalog Number:

23/8110

Barcode:

238110.000

See related items:

Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture)

Woodworking tools

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67a3899be-a50c-485a-962a-597dcf8c5250

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_253300