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Disc-shaped object (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
possibly Plaquemine (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Seller:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  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
Collector:
Old Negro, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Disc-shaped object (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground
Dimensions:
5.1 x 2.5 cm
Object Type:
Unknown Function
Place:
Ridge of ground near Indian mound near Bayou des Allemands on line of Morgan's Texas and Pacific Railroad; Bayou des Allemands; Saint Charles Parish, Lafourche Parish; Louisiana; USA
Date created:
AD 1200–1700 (Middle to Late Mississippian period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; acquired by Dr. Joseph L. Jones (1833-1896, New Orleans, Louisiana) from the finder in 1888; purchased by George Heye from Dr. Jones's widow, Susan Polk Jones (1842-1921), in 1906.
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Catalog Number:
7340
Barcode:
007340.000
See related items:
Plaquemine (archaeological culture)
Unknown Function
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6443e479e-8e7c-44b7-83c0-5c634f44e473
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_7685