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Vessel fragment

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward Kurtz (of Berlin and Ocean City, Maryland); purchased by MAI from Edward Kurtz in 1929.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner
Edward Kurtz, Non-Indian
Seller
Edward Kurtz, Non-Indian
Date created
2600 BC–AD 150 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)
Object Name
Vessel fragment
Media/Materials
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques
Carved, drilled
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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