Gorget fragment

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 AD (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Possible owner: William Clement Bryant (William C. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1830-1898
Previous owner: William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947
Seller: William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William Letchworth Bryant (1871-1947) and possibly that of his father, William Clement Bryant (1830-1898); purchased by MAI from William Letchworth Bryant in 1920 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Ontario; Canada

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/4288
Barcode: 104288.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ab434819-2f6a-4e98-a26c-0ea55cefc312

Record ID: NMAI_111863