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Bead/beads

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Daniel N. Kern (1849-1928, of Shimerville and Allentown, Pennsylvania); purchased by George Heye from Daniel Kern in 1915.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Seller
Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928
Previous owner
Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928
Date created
AD 1000–1600 (Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Bead/beads
Media/Materials
Concretion
Techniques
Ground, drilled
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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