AD 1000–1400 (Early to Middle Fort Ancient period)
Culture/People
probably Fort Ancient (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Auction venue
Merwin Sales Co.
Previous owner
John S. Reid, Non-Indian
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John S. Reid (a collector of antique firearms, weaponry, and Indian items); purchased by George Heye at an auction of John Reid's collection held at the Merwin Sales Company (New York City) in 1914.
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