Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Emil Lengyel (1893-1977) and his Middle Island Museum (Smithtown, Long Island); purchased by MAI at an auction of the Middle Island Museum collection held by O. Rundle Gilbert (of New York City) in 1965.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- Shinnecock
- Previous owner
- Emil Lengyel, Non-Indian, 1893-1977
- Middle Island Museum
- Auction venue
- O. Rundle Gilbert Auction
- Date created
- 1800-1900
- Object Name
- Mortar
- Media/Materials
- Wood
- Techniques
- Carved
- Dimensions
- 11 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 cm
- Object Type
- Food Gathering and Preparation
