Wampum string

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Date created: 1800-1900

Culture/People: Stockbridge Mahican
Previous owner: Earl Horter, Non-Indian, 1881-1940
Auction venue: Hans Schulman Auction (Schulman Coin & Mint)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Earl Horter (1881-1940, an artist and Native art collector); purchased by MAI at an auction held by Hans Schulman (1913-1990, Schulman Coin & Mint, New York) in 1968.
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Place: Wisconsin; USA

See related items: Stockbridge Mahican; Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/1216
Barcode: 241216.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Wampum string
Media/Materials: Quahog clam shell beads (purple wampum), cordage, whelk shell beads (white wampum)
Techniques: Strung

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b63220a4-66b1-4590-91a0-053cb803ed1e

Record ID: NMAI_256886