Culture/People:

possibly Manasota (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Collector:

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

Awl/perforator (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Animal Bone

Techniques:

Carved

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

East Palma Sola Bay; Manatee County; Florida; USA

Date created:

500 BC–AD 900 (Early to Middle Woodland Period)

Collection History:

Collected or excavated by amateur archaeologist Montague Tallant (Walter Montague Tallant, 1892-1962) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from his widow Louise Wilder Tallant (1890-1971) in 1965.

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Catalog Number:

23/7975

Barcode:

237975.000

See related items:

Manasota (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws665d1bf9b-43cd-48aa-b8e3-e819b67715af

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_253496