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6000–200 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Early Woodland Traditions
Previous owner
Charles T. Steigerwalt, Non-Indian, 1858-1912
Auction venue
Stanley V. Henkels & Company (Stan. V. Henkels & Company)
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Charles T. Steigerwalt (1858-1912, a collector of coins and antiques from Lancaster, Pennsylvania); purchased by MAI at an auction of Charles Steigerwalt's collection held by the Stanley V. Henkels & Company of Philadelphia in 1917.
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