Bead/beads

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Date created: 1800–1900

Culture/People: Non-Indian (archaeological)
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Donor: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); donated to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1932.
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Place: Old wampum factory; Park Ridge (Pascack); Bergen County; New Jersey; USA

See related items: Non-Indian (archaeological); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/2637
Barcode: 182637.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Whelk shell/shells
Techniques: Carved, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a8533a9a-2c77-48c2-a8b7-59a400726449

Record ID: NMAI_195274