Dice/Die (Image withheld)

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Culture/People
Seneca [Cattaraugus]
Previous owner
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Object Name
Dice/Die (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Fruit pit
Techniques
Abraded
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place
Cattaraugus Reservation; Erie County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua 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); transferred by Joseph Keppler to George Heye in 1912 as part of an installment purchase, which was finalized in 1916.
Catalog Number
2/9779
Barcode
029779.000
See related items
Seneca [Cattaraugus]
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
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