Gorget

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Date created: 1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Reverend William R. Blackie (W.R. Blackie), Non-Indian, 1870-1946
Seller: Reverend William R. Blackie (W.R. Blackie), Non-Indian, 1870-1946

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Reverend William R. Blackie (1870-1946, an amateur archaeologist and long-time associate of MAI); purchased by MAI from Reverend Blackie circa 1920.
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Place: Saginaw; Saginaw County; Michigan; USA

See related items: Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/7415
Barcode: 097415.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Gorget
Media/Materials: Slate
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws683b38032-5443-4e37-9645-a982360b953f

Record ID: NMAI_105307