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Image Not Available for Stone, ground stone, amulet, crescent shaped, 1 end broken, 2 molded knobs on bo
Stone, ground stone, amulet, crescent shaped, 1 end broken, 2 molded knobs on bo
Image Not Available for Stone, ground stone, amulet, crescent shaped, 1 end broken, 2 molded knobs on bo
Object Number 99-30-10/56521
Display Title Stone, ground stone, amulet, crescent shaped, 1 end broken, 2 molded knobs on bo
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of "bird stone ceremonial"
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, amulet, crescent shaped, 1 end broken, 2 molded knobs on bo
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Wisconsin
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 4.8 x 2.3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56521& Amulet/Canton,MS

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