Wampum string

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Culture/People: Penobscot
Previous owner: Joseph Susep Sockalexis (Joseph S. Socklexis), Penobscot, b. ca. 1845; Henry G. Bayer, Non-Indian, 1867-1934

Collection History: Formerly owned by Joseph Susep Sockalexis (Penobscot, b. ca. 1845); acquired from him in 1901 by Henry G. Bayer (1867-1934, of Brooklyn, New York); acquired by MAI through an exchange with Henry G. Bayer in 1918.
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Place: Penobscot; Hancock County; Maine; USA

See related items: Penobscot; Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/6524
Barcode: 086524.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Wampum string
Media/Materials: Quahog clam shell beads (purple wampum), cordage, ribbon, whelk shell beads (white wampum)
Techniques: Strung

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws614fb89aa-d2aa-4c93-b74b-4c44e4a80d09

Record ID: NMAI_93412