Culture/People:

possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Woodland Tradition and Fort Ancient (archaeological culture)  Search this

Previous owner:

Robert R. Skinner, Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Ovoid object (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Galena (lead ore)

Techniques:

Ground, grooved

Object Type:

Unknown Function

Place:

Fayette County; Kentucky; USA

Date created:

1000 BC-AD 1700 (Early Woodland to Late Fort Ancient period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Robert F. Skinner; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1917.

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Catalog Number:

6/7636

Barcode:

067636.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Unknown Function

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b6287702-eb0c-4d63-9612-7bc3b34f5fbc

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_73003