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
Previous owner: J. H. McTavish, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of J.H. McTavish; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1931.
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Place: Lambton; Lambton County; Ontario; Canada

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 17/9037
Barcode: 179037.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67e238dad-ae2b-443c-939f-cf44ec7a3515

Record ID: NMAI_191388