Disc-shaped object

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Date created: probably AD 1600–1700

Culture/People: possibly Lenape (Delaware) (archaeological) (attributed)
Excavator: Godfrey J. Olsen, Non-Indian, 1906-1964
Expedition sponsor: Willard V. King (Willard Vinton King), Non-Indian, 1868-1955

Collection History: Excavated in 1933 by archaeologist Godfrey J. Olsen (1906-1964) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI and Willard V. King (1868-1955, a New York City banker and MAI trustee).
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Place: Middletown; Monmouth County; New Jersey; USA

See related items: Lenape (Delaware) (archaeological); Unknown Function

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/4815
Barcode: 184815.000

Object Type: Unknown Function

Object Name: Disc-shaped object
Media/Materials: Shell/shells
Techniques: Cut

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63af98b08-bc60-491d-b5ab-e1d88f2f29e6

Record ID: NMAI_197684