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Celt

Object Details

Collection History
Collected or excavated by Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899) at an unknown date; lent to MAI by George T. Emmons in 1920; purchased by MAI from George Emmons in 1924.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Iñupiaq [Kinugumiut/Kingegan/Cape Prince of Wales]
Collector
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945
Previous owner
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945
Seller
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945
Object Name
Celt
Media/Materials
Jade
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Woodworking tools
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