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Ring-shaped object

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph Hill Hunt (1848-1911, a physician in Brooklyn, New York); purchased by George Heye in 1914, possibly from Dr. Hunt's widow, Emily Benners Hunt (1859-1929).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Fort Ancient (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Dr. Joseph Hill Hunt (Joseph H. Hunt), Non-Indian, 1848-1911
Possible seller
Emily Benners Hunt (Mrs. Joseph H. Hunt), Non-Indian, 1859-1929
Date created
AD 1200–1700 (Early to Late Fort Ancient period)
Object Name
Ring-shaped object
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground, drilled
Object Type
Unknown Function
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