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Culture/People
Seneca [Tonawanda]
Previous owner
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Object Name
Dice/Die (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Deer bone/bones
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place
Tonawanda Reservation; Niagara County, Erie County, Genesee County; New York; USA
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); acquired by MAI from Joseph Keppler circa 1926.