Culture/People:

probably Old Copper culture (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Seller:

Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951  Search this

Previous owner:

Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951  Search this

Object Name:

Awl/perforator (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Copper

Techniques:

Hammered

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Sheboygan County; Wisconsin; USA

Date created:

4000–1000 BC (Middle to Late Archaic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Henry K. Deisher (1867-1951, owner of a textile mill in Kutztown, Pennsylvania); purchased from Henry Deisher by George Heye in 1915.

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Catalog Number:

4/1648

Barcode:

041648.000

See related items:

Old Copper culture (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62fe127fd-7d54-4e28-b726-e6297c9d9e5a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_44959