Bead/beads

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Date created: AD 250–650 (Late Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Previous owner: Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Seller: Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Presenter/funding source: James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928

Collection History: Probably collected or excavated by amateur archaeologist Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann (1867-1938, a physician stationed in Central America); purchased by MAI from Thomas Gann in 1919 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Place: Lamanai (Indian Church); Orange Walk District; Belize

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/1598
Barcode: 091598.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Shell/shells
Techniques: Ground, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62196235a-c3d8-450b-b334-d06b0d32ddf5

Record ID: NMAI_98886