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Man's necklace of muskrat jawbones and pottery beads

Object Details

Collection History
Collected in 1940 by anthropologist Frank G. Speck (1881-1950); purchased by MAI from Frank Speck in 1940.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Pamunkey
Collector
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Seller
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Date created
1920-1940
Object Name
Man's necklace of muskrat jawbones and pottery beads
Media/Materials
Muskrat bone, pottery/ceramic bead/beads, twine/string
Techniques
Strung
Dimensions
24.5 x 24.5 x 2.5 cm
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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