Ring-shaped object

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Date created: AD 1200–1700 (Early to Late Fort Ancient period)

Culture/People: probably Fort Ancient (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Dr. Joseph Hill Hunt (Joseph H. Hunt), Non-Indian, 1848-1911
Possible seller: Emily Benners Hunt (Mrs. Joseph H. Hunt), Non-Indian, 1859-1929

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph Hill Hunt (1848-1911, a physician in Brooklyn, New York); purchased by George Heye in 1914, possibly from Dr. Hunt's widow, Emily Benners Hunt (1859-1929).
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Place: West Virginia; USA

See related items: Fort Ancient (archaeological culture); Unknown Function

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/555
Barcode: 040555.000

Object Type: Unknown Function

Object Name: Ring-shaped object
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws668b0ff53-bda6-4885-b923-ae8eed672a9c

Record ID: NMAI_43662