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Object Details

Collection History
Collected in 1917 by Dr. John Harley Stamp (1874-1931, a Philadelphia physician and amateur anthropologist); purchased by MAI from Harley Stamp in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Thule Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Collector
Dr. Harley Stamp (John Harley Stamp), Non-Indian, 1874-1931
Previous owner
Dr. Harley Stamp (John Harley Stamp), Non-Indian, 1874-1931
Seller
Dr. Harley Stamp (John Harley Stamp), Non-Indian, 1874-1931
Presenter/funding source
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928
Date created
probably AD 1300–1600
Object Name
Digging tool
Media/Materials
Animal Bone
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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