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Bead/beads (Image withheld)

Object Details

Collection History
Probably collected or excavated by Luke Mullock (1806-1893) between 1887 and 1888; purchased by Dr. John Owen McGregor (1850-1928, a physician and collector in Hamilton, Ontario) in 1893 from Luke Mullock's heirs; purchased by MAI in 1916, possibly from Dr. McGregor.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Chonnonton (Neutral/Attawandaron) (archaeological) (attributed)
Possible collector
Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893
Possible seller
Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928
Previous owner
Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893
Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928
Date created
probably AD 1600–1650
Object Name
Bead/beads (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Shell/shells
Techniques
Carved, drilled
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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