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Knife blade part/fragment

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); donated to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1938.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Non-Indian (archaeological); probably used by the Cayuga
Previous owner
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Donor
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Date created
probably 1620–1680
Object Name
Knife blade part/fragment
Media/Materials
Iron blade
Techniques
Hammered
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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