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Paint container

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Henry K. Deisher (1867-1951, owner of a textile mill in Kutztown, Pennsylvania); purchased from Henry Deisher by George Heye in 1915.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Seller
Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951
Previous owner
Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951
Date created
1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Paint container
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Art and Printing tools
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