Context (Field collection)
This collection was described by John M. Longyear III, Colgate University in 1962-1963 as ‘a quite complete archaeological assemblage for late prehistoric and early historic Iroquois of the Oneida-Onondaga variety. Almost all of the specimens were excavated from sites in Madison County in New York State, and range in date from about A.D. 1550 to 1650,’ further noting that most of the objects were ‘from graves and the rest from refuse deposits’ (see Doc.577).
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Acquisition Details)
Acquired in 1963 as part of an exchange with Colgate University (now the Longyear Museum of Anthropology); MAA sent material from Papua New Guinea (Longyear Museum nos. OC1962.01.MAE - OC1962.27.MAE). See archive (Doc.577) for details.
Event Date 1963
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Two hafted iron knives with bone handles. 1963.80 B. Criss-cross pattern on handle, blade much rusted away
Event Date 1963
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
In June 2018 Dr Christy DeLair, Associate Curator at the Longyear Museum of Anthropology, visited the collection and identified it as ‘mainly archaeological material relating to the Haudenosaunee (likely Oneida)’.
Event Date 6/2018
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Iron knife attached to bone handle, which is decorated with a criss-cross incised pattern. Terminal knob on end of handle. Narrow and corroded blade. Parts of handle and blade are missing.
Event Date 9/4/2025
Author: Diana Serediuc