probably Poverty Point (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
Object Name:
Fishing line sinker or net weight/sinker (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground, drilled
Dimensions:
3.8 x 3.4 cm
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Near Monroe; Monroe; Union Parish or Ouachita Parish; Louisiana; USA
Date created:
2000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph L. Jones (1833-1896, New Orleans, Louisiana); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Jones's widow, Susan Polk Jones (1842-1921), in 1906.
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