Bead/beads

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Date created: AD 900–1500 (Early to Late Oneota period)

Culture/People: possibly Oneota (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Gardner Mason Sherman (Gardner M. Sherman), Non-Indian, ca. 1850-1906

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Gardner Mason Sherman (ca. 1850-1906, a well-known collector in South Hadley, Massachusetts); acquired by George Heye from an unknown source in 1905.
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Place: Prairie du Chien region; Clayton County, Allamakee County; Iowa; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5551
Barcode: 005551.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Copper alloy
Techniques: Hammered, rolled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a1078647-127b-4e26-85f5-bc13cf9707e8

Record ID: NMAI_5938