Celt fragment

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

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Harry B. Smith, Non-Indian
Expedition: Samuel Riker, Jr. New York State Expedition (1919)
Expedition leader: Alanson B. Skinner (A. B. Skinner/Alanson Buck Skinner), Non-Indian, 1886-1925
Expedition sponsor: Samuel Riker, Jr., Non-Indian, 1868-1936

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Harry B. Smith; purchased from an unknown source in 1919 during the Samuel Riker, Jr. New York State Expedition, led by Alanson B. Skinner (1886-1925, MAI staff member) and sponsored by MAI and MAI trustee Samuel Riker, Jr. (1868-1936).
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Place: Clayton; Jefferson County; New York; USA

See related items: Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Woodworking tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/2416
Barcode: 092416.000

Object Type: Woodworking tools

Object Name: Celt fragment
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws640c642bf-2d6a-4a21-af05-320f0032dd52

Record ID: NMAI_99255