Skull & Bones from Columbus' Expedition

Object/Artifact

Hammond Castle Museum

Name/Title

Skull & Bones from Columbus' Expedition

Entry/Object ID

HM-993

Description

Skull & Bones from Columbus' Expedition discovered by German archaeologists in Santo Domingo. Later presented to Hammond by governor of Santo Domingo during Caribbean voyage. 15th -16th c. Reportedly the bones of one of Columbus' crew members Earlier stored in Buddhist Chest and later in tin coffer next to Buddhist Chest

Collection

Caribbean Voyage Collection

General Notes

Note Type

2016-04-01 Pettibone & Easton - Castle Guide, draft 3 p(24)

Note Type

1970ca Handwritten Inventory p(21) - Side Chapel-Sunroom & Great Hall

Note Type

1951 Tour Manual 008