Hair comb

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Date created: probably 1670–1720

Culture/People: probably Seneca (archaeological) (attributed)
Possible owner: William Clement Bryant (William C. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1830-1898
Previous owner: William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947
Seller: William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William Letchworth Bryant (1871-1947) and possibly that of his father, William Clement Bryant (1830-1898); purchased by MAI from William Letchworth Bryant in 1920 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Onachee Jesuit Mission site (Onahee, Onnaghee, Onnachee); Canandaigua; Ontario County; New York; USA

See related items: Seneca (archaeological); Personal items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/3691
Barcode: 103691.000

Object Type: Personal items

Object Name: Hair comb
Media/Materials: Antler, elk bone/bones
Techniques: Incised, drilled, carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f58a0b0c-c04b-4c39-a6f6-123a740208b9

Record ID: NMAI_112085