Bead/beads

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

Culture/People: probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Seller: Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928
Previous owner: Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Daniel N. Kern (1849-1928, of Shimerville and Allentown, Pennsylvania); purchased by George Heye from Daniel Kern in 1915.
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Place: Lehigh County; Pennsylvania; USA

See related items: Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/4442
Barcode: 044442.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ac0016fd-9d55-4f1a-8f6b-f1ec332ef74c

Record ID: NMAI_47520