Celt

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Date created: probably 1500 BC–AD 1800

Culture/People: possibly Northwest Coast Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Frederick W. Skiff (Frederick Woodward Skiff/F.W. Skiff), Non-Indian, 1868-1947
Seller: Frederick W. Skiff (Frederick Woodward Skiff/F.W. Skiff), Non-Indian, 1868-1947

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frederick W. Skiff (1868-1947, a Portland, Oregon, accountant and antiquarian); purchased by MAI from Frederick Skiff in 1925.
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Place: Alaska; USA

See related items: Northwest Coast Tradition (archaeological culture); Woodworking tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 13/9448
Barcode: 139448.000

Object Type: Woodworking tools

Object Name: Celt
Media/Materials: Jadeite
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ced26979-7389-464c-ab18-ea556b223120

Record ID: NMAI_150013