Gorget fragment

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 500 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Dr. Adelbert A. Getman (A. A. Getman), Non-Indian, 1851-1924
Seller: Dr. Adelbert A. Getman (A. A. Getman), Non-Indian, 1851-1924

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Adelbert A. Getman (1851-1924, a physician and artifact collector from Chaumont, New York); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Getman in 1906.
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Place: Jefferson County; New York; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9804
Barcode: 009804.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Gorget fragment
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6fdb2fe9d-8dc4-4e9c-a28f-8a8db07d3bcc

Record ID: NMAI_10457