Gorget fragment

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

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Barlow H. Wetherbee (B. H. Wetherbee/Barlow Hall Wetherbee), Non-Indian, 1872-1949
Seller: Barlow H. Wetherbee (B. H. Wetherbee/Barlow Hall Wetherbee), Non-Indian, 1872-1949

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Barlow H. Wetherbee (1872-1949, of Warren, Maine); purchased by George Heye from Barlow Wetherbee in 1909.
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Place: Warren; Knox County; Maine; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 2/2758
Barcode: 022758.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws617fd02b7-9f2d-449b-addb-6827aca29859

Record ID: NMAI_24082