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Bead/beads

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist Elisha Richardson Bradley (1865-1943); purchased by MAI from Elisha R. Bradley in 1937.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Onondaga (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner
Elisha Richardson Bradley (E. R. Bradley), Non-Indian, 1865-1943
Seller
Elisha Richardson Bradley (E. R. Bradley), Non-Indian, 1865-1943
Date created
probably 1650–1750
Object Name
Bead/beads
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Drilled, polished
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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