possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions Search this
Expedition member:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Alanson B. Skinner (A. B. Skinner/Alanson Buck Skinner), Non-Indian, 1886-1925 Search this
Charles O. Turbyfill (Charles Orr Turbyfill/C. O. Turbyfill), Non-Indian, 1888-1966 Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Samuel Riker, Jr., Non-Indian, 1868-1936 Search this
Object Name:
Paint container
Media/Materials:
Clam shell/shells
Techniques:
Unmodified
Object Type:
Art and Printing tools
Place:
Shell midden A, middle part; Schley Avenue; New York City, Bronx, Throgs Neck (Throggs Neck); Bronx County; New York; USA
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Excavated in 1917 or 1918 by MAI staff members Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971), Alanson B. Skinner (1886-1925), and Charles O. Turbyfill (1888-1966) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI and funded by MAI trustee Samuel Riker Jr. (1868-1936).
Contact Us:
Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement
