Bead/beads

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Date created: AD 1200–1700 (Early to Late Fort Ancient period)

Culture/People: probably Fort Ancient (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Seller: Christine L. Zenke Niebuhr (Christine Luzetta Zenke/Mrs. George Niebuhr), Non-Indian, 1880-1951
Previous owner: George J. Niebuhr, Non-Indian, 1874-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George J. Niebuhr (1874-1928, of Maplewood, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from his widow Christine L. Zenke Niebuhr (1880-1951) in 1928.
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Place: Mason County; West Virginia; USA

See related items: Fort Ancient (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/3228
Barcode: 163228.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Shell/shells
Techniques: Drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6eecb7db1-e44b-4156-b5ac-a89e4b49c410

Record ID: NMAI_174608