Gorget (unfinished)

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

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in 1915.
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Place: Blennerhassett Island, Ohio River; Wood County; West Virginia; USA
Island Name: Blennerhassett Island
Island Grouping: Ohio River Islands

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/266
Barcode: 040266.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Gorget (unfinished)
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64730a160-3ecb-441b-a0f9-3a4951064f6a

Record ID: NMAI_42855