possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921 Search this
Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Non-Indian, 1833-1896 Search this
Seller:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921 Search this
Excavator:
Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Non-Indian, 1833-1896 Search this
Object Name:
Celt (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground
Dimensions:
15.2 x 7.6 cm
Object Type:
Woodworking tools
Place:
Near sacrificial mound; Slate Place, Little Tallahatchie River; Oxford; Lafayette County; Mississippi; USA
Date created:
1000 BC–AD 900 (Early to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Excavated by Dr. Joseph L. Jones (1833-1896, New Orleans, Louisiana), likely before 1888; purchased by George Heye from Dr. Jones's widow, Susan Polk Jones (1842-1921), in 1906.
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