Awl/perforator part/fragment

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Date created: 1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: George B. Buzelle (G. B. Buzelle/George Brainerd Buzzell), Non-Indian, 1833-1893; Susan M. Buzelle (Susan Matilda Buzzell/S.M. Buzelle), Non-Indian, 1836-1927; Long Island Historical Society (Brooklyn Historical Society [after 1985])
Donor: Long Island Historical Society (Brooklyn Historical Society [after 1985])

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George B. Buzelle (1833-1893, head of the Brooklyn Bureau of Charities) and lent by him to the Long Island Historical Society in 1883; inherited by his sister, Susan M. Buzelle (1836-1927); presented by her to the Long Island Historical Society in 1903; lent to MAI by the Long Island Historical Society in 1921; donated to NMAI by the Brooklyn Historical Society in 2020.
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Place: Maine; USA

See related items: Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/7077
Barcode: 107077.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Awl/perforator part/fragment
Media/Materials: Animal Bone
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d158fa16-a2a5-471f-a40c-9c90ee55ba37

Record ID: NMAI_115073