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Ornament part/fragment

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frances A. Westervelt (Mrs. William Westervelt, 1858-1942); donated to MAI by Frances Westervelt in 1923.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Non-Indian (archaeological)
Previous owner
Frances A. Westervelt (Mrs. William Westervelt), Non-Indian, 1858-1942
Donor
Frances A. Westervelt (Mrs. William Westervelt), Non-Indian, 1858-1942
Date created
1800–1900
Object Name
Ornament part/fragment
Media/Materials
Shell/shells
Techniques
Cut
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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